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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Arrow /Cedric |
| Builders | Naval Boat Building Yard |
| Operators | See Operators |
| Cost | Rs. 1.7 million (US$ 17,000) |
| Built | 2005-2006 |
| In service | 2006 onwards |
| In commission | 2006 |
| Completed | 150+ |
| Active | 150+ |
| Lost | 1 (according to SL Military[1]) |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Length | 23.6 ft (7.2 m) |
| Beam | 2.3 m |
| Propulsion | 2 x 200 bhp (150 kW) outboard motor |
| Speed | 30-35 knowts [2] |
| Crew | 3-5 |
| Armament |
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The Cedric class, formerly known as Arrow class, is a series of fast patrol/assault speed boats constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy for use by its littoral warfare units, the elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS).[3]
The boat is capable of achieving high speeds and is highly maneuverable, meeting the requirements of these units in small boat operations. Armed with a high caliber gun or automatic grenade launcher as its primary weapon system and with multiple machine guns, the Arrow boats provides relatively high firepower despite its small size. It is also used by the navy for inshore monitoring operations.
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