Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB)
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| Builder | Zodiac |
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| Length | 7.24 metres724 cm 0.00724 km 0.0045 mi 23.753 ft 285.039 in |
| Beam | 2.74 metres274 cm 0.00274 km 0.0017 mi 8.99 ft 107.874 in |
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| Speed | 40 knots
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| Range | 200 nm |
The RHIBs provide the Royal Australian Navy surface combatants with an over the horizon interception and boarding capability.
Juliet 3 Water Jet RHIB
The Juliet 3 (J3) 7.2 metre Jet RHIB is a high speed and high buoyancy craft which consists of a glass reinforced fibreglass hull and inflatable gunwhale (collar) constructed of reinforced fabric producing a light, strong design that can carry a payload over long distances at high speeds. The RHIB is powered by a Yanmar marine diesel engine driving through a Hamilton water jet and a fire suppression system. Ten ride compensating seats (of which the forward six seats are removable), self righting mechanism, navigation system comprising of Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), radar and VHF radio. The chart plotter and radar image is displayed on a single multi-function display.
The J3 RHIB design is an improvement on the Armidale Class Patrol Boat Jet RHIB which in turn is an improvement on the in-service Volvo Penta leg drive 7.2 metre RHIB (pictured below).
Leg Drive RHIB
