BAE Fast Interceptor Craft

Class overview
Builders	BAE Systems
Operators	Special Boat Service
General characteristics
Type	Special forces boat
Length	33: 10.75 metres (35.3 ft); 40: 13.07 metres (42.9 ft); 180: 18.1 metres (59 ft);
Beam	33: 2.59 metres (8 ft 6 in) ; 40: 2.83 metres (9 ft 3 in) ; 180: 3.8 metres (12 ft);
Draught	33: 0.7 metres (2 ft 4 in); 40: 0.82 metres (2 ft 8 in); 180: 0.9 metres (2 ft 11 in);
Propulsion	See text
Armament	Weapons of up to .50" calibre

The BAE Systems Fast Interceptor Craft is a stealthy boat used by the Special Boat Service.^[2] The builder offers it in several configurations, the 33, 40 and 180 versions. There are a variety of propulsion types available, including both inboard and outboard engines with surface drives or water jets. The boats are air portable in Hercules, C-17 and A400M aircraft.

BuildersBAE Systems

OperatorsSpecial Boat Service

TypeSpecial forces boat

Length

33: 10.75 metres (35.3 ft)
40: 13.07 metres (42.9 ft)
180: 18.1 metres (59 ft)^[1]

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