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Combat Boat 90HSM (PBF)

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Combat Boat 90HSM (PBF)

Stridsbåt 90 H(alv) (Strb 90 H; CB90) is a class of fast military assault craft used by several countries after being originally developed for the Swedish Navy by Dockstavarvet. Its name means Combat Boat 90 Half; the 90 refers to the year of acceptance (1990) and Half refers to the fact that it can carry and deploy a half platoon of amphibious infantry (18 men) fully equipped. The CB90 is an exceptionally fast and agile boat that can execute extremely sharp turns at high speed, decelerate from top speed to a full stop in 2.5 boat lengths, and adjust both its pitch and roll angle while under way. Its low weight, shallow draught, and twin water jets allow it to operate at speeds of up to 40 knots (74 km/h) in shallow coastal waters.

Specifications

TypePatrol Boat
OriginSweden
Introduced1991
StatusIn service
Length15.9 m
Speed40 kn
Range240 nmi
Crew3
Main armament3 × Browning M2HB machine guns *1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher *4 naval mines or 6 depth charges *CB90 HSM: 1 × Saab Trackfire RWS

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States1confirmed
Poland—
Ukraine1confirmed
Sweden18confirmed

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