MilitaryKilo Moana-class
Oceanographic Shipconfirmed
The R/V Kilo Moana is a unique Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) oceanographic research vessel. It is designed for stable operations in rough seas, primarily supporting scientific research in the Pacific Ocean.
Specifications
| Type | Oceanographic Ship |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | VT Halter Marine |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 28 km/h |
| Range | 18,520 km |
| Crew | 20 |
| Weight | 3,200 t |
History
Developed in the United States by VT Halter Marine in 2001, this class of ship has been used for various research missions.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | confirmed |
Text adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons; see the Wikipedia article for author and license.
