PBR

PBR (Patrol Boat, Riverine) boats had a fiberglass deep V-hull and two big inboard diesel motors. There was a machine gun mount on the bow with twin M60s, or a single 50 Cal. machine gun. Notice the minimal armor for the aft gunner. All the boats of the MRF flew the flag 24 hours a day.

Specifications:

Dimensions (ft):    31 (length) x 10.5 (beam) x 2.5 (draft)

Displacement (tons):   7

Material:      Fiberglass

Engines:     2 diesel/water jets

Speed (kts):     25.7 max/23 sustained

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