Citation

Scott R. Jane's Navy International 2005; (AUG.).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005)

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Abstract

Fast inshore attack craft (FIAC) has subsequently been applied to small fast crafts such as powerboats, interceptors, rigid inflatables, and jet-skies, equipped with heavy machine guns, short-range missiles, rockets, and rocket-propelled grenades. These are capable to interfere with the ship operations, distract ships from primary missions, and damage ship sensors. The self-detonating suicide crafts, known as water-borne improvised explosive devices, are also a form of FIAC that can strike with the hull of a ship and cause extensive damage. A remotely operated fully automated small-calibre weapon system, with the help from improved surveillance, tracking, and fire-control performance, are expected to be used against the small fast explosive boats.

Language: en

Keywords

Performance; Guns (armament); Military operations; Fast inshore attack craft (FIAC); Fire control systems; Heavy machine guns; Missiles; Propulsion; Rocket-propelled grenades; Rockets; Short-range missiles