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MK V Special Operations Craft (MK V SOC)

The primary mission of the MK V Special Operations Craft (MK V SOC) Combat Boat is a medium range insertion and extraction platform for SEAL and other Special Operations forces in a low-medium threat environment. The secondary mission is limited Coastal Patrol and Interdiction.  The MK V SOC usually operates in a two-craft detachment, and is fully interoperable with the 11-Meter NSW Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RIB).

General Characteristics
  • Length Overall: 81' - 2"
  • Beam: 17' - 5 3/4"
  • Draft: 5' Maximum (static)
  • Displacement:  57 tons (full load)
  • Fuel Capacity: 2600 Gallons
  • Construction: Aluminum Hull
  • Engines: Twin 2285 HP MTU 12V396 TE94 Diesel
  • Waterjets: KaMeWa50S
Performance Criteria
  • Top Speed: 45-48 Knots
  • Cruising Speed:  25-40 knots
  • Range: 500+ NM
Armaments
  • Mounts for .50 caliber machine guns; M60 machine guns; MK 19 grenade launchers,  GAU-17 Minigun, MK 95 Twin .50 caliber machine, MK 38 chain gun
  • Small arms