| ID | 132990 |
| Title Proper | Fast patrol boats and fast attack craft for the Gulf states navies |
| Other Title Information | mixed fortunes for international manufactures |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Annati, Massimo |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) |
The main tactical advantages of modern fast patrol boats (FPBs) and fast attack craft (FACs) are their versatility, high speed and excellent maneuverability, great striking power, small silhouette, and high degree of immunity to sea mines. Over decades, they have been the platforms of choice for a great number of mainly coastal states. Today the world wide demand especially for new FAC designs is growing exponentially. |
| `In' analytical Note | Military Technology Vol.38, No.7; 2014: p.70-71 |
| Journal Source | Military Technology Vol.38, No.7; 2014: p.70-71 |
| Key Words | Fast Patrol Boats - FPBs ; Fast Attack Craft - FACs ; Great Striking Power - GSPs ; Coastal States ; Gulf Regions ; Naval Strategy ; Maritime Policy ; Littoral and Combat Vehicles - LCVs ; Maritime Security ; Maritime Strategy ; International Naval Industry - INI ; Defence Market |