Fast Patrol Boats and Fast Attack Craft for the Gulf States Navies

摘要

The main tactical advantages of modern fast patrol boats (FPBs) and fast attack craft (FACs) are their versatility, high speed and excellent manoeuvrability, 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 worldwide demand especially for new FAC designs is growing exponentially.