Tiger-class fast attack craft

Tiger-class vessel S54 Elster
Class overview
NameTiger class
Operators
Preceded byZobel class
Succeeded byAlbatros class
Built1971–1975
In commission1972–2002 (Germany)
Completed20
Lost1
General characteristics (After last refit)
TypeFast Attack Craft
Displacement265 tonnes (261 long tons)
Length47 m (154 ft 2 in)
Beam7 m (23 ft)
Draught2.70 m (8 ft 10 in)
Propulsion
Speed36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph)
Range
  • 570 nmi (1,060 km) at 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph)
  • 1,600 nmi (3,000 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement30
Sensors and
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament
NotesThe ships have been updated twice (1982–84 and 1990–92), this represents the last update that was performed on all ships.

The Type 148 Tiger-class fast attack craft are a group of missile boats built to a Franco-German design and seeing service in the German Navy. The vessels entered service in the 1970s and served into the early 21st century. While they have been mostly retired from German Navy service, many were transferred to other navies and remained in service longer.