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HSV-2
SWIFT
The Swift HSV-2 is a wave-piercing, aluminum-hulled,
catamaran. She has a helicopter
flight deck, vehicle deck, small boat
and unmanned vehicle launch and recovery capability,
and an enhanced communications suite. The
modular design allows Swift to be
refitted to support any mission without requiring
long shipyard periods.
From 2003 to 2013, HSV-2
Swift operates primarily as a mine countermeasures and
sea basing test platform. In her later official naval
career, she was used as a logistics supply and
non-governmental organization command platform
supporting overall United States Naval Strategy. On October
1st 2016, Swift was attacked and seriously damaged
off Yemen. She sustained serious damage to the bow, but remained afloat.
HSV-2 Swift's propulsion is provided by directional water jets, so the
ship does not have propellers or a rudder for steering,
and can maneuver in 3.7 m of water. While
from the front the vessel looks like a trimaran, the
center hull does not rest in the water and is not used
for buoyancy. As a logistics vessel, the ship does not
have water-tight compartments or weapons systems.
This primarily wood hsv-2 Swift
model is 37" long x 12 tall x
10.5 wide. A base is included.
$3,790 Shipping
and insurance in the
contiguous USA
included. Other places: $400
flat rate. This model is in stock and can be
shipped within five business days.
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Learn more about the Swift
here:
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/hsv-2-swift/
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