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The NSW Rigid Inflatable Boat is a high speed, high buoyancy, extreme weather craft assigned the primary mission of ship-to-shore insertion/extraction of SEAL tactical elements from beach areas.

Designed with input from the SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen, this newly configured RIB replaces three previously manufactured RIBs, the 24', 30' and 10 meter RIBs. The NEW RIBs were delivered in November 1997; an additional 70 will be produced during the next three years.

Unlike previous configurations, the NSW RIB is quieter, faster, has a longer range and can transport an entire SEAL squad. A major design improvement minimized the amount of water sprayed into the boats, thus the NSW RIB delivers SEALs to and from their destinations dryer and warmer. Additionally, modifications to the engine compartment will make repairs easier.

The hull is a deep 'v' fiberglass and Kevlar reinforced Vinlyester resin with the rigid inflatable sponsons manufactured from 2 piece nylon reinforced neoprene.


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		The NSW Rigid Inflatable Boat is a high speed, high buoyancy, extreme weather craft assigned the primary mission of ship-to-shore insertion/extraction of SEAL tactical elements from beach areas. Designed with input from the SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen, this newly configured RIB replaces three previously manufactured RIBs, the 24', 30' and 10 meter RIBs. The NEW RIBs were delivered in November 1997; an additional 70 will be produced during the next three years. Unlike previous configurations, the NSW RIB is quieter, faster, has a longer range and can transport an entire SEAL squad. A major design improvement minimized the amount of water sprayed into the boats, thus the NSW RIB delivers SEALs to and from their destinations dryer and warmer. Additionally, modifications to the engine compartment will make repairs easier. The hull is a deep 'v' fiberglass and Kevlar reinforced Vinlyester resin with the rigid inflatable sponsons manufactured from 2 piece nylon reinforced neoprene.