Bangladesh Navy RIB 33SC Class High Speed Interception Craft

The RIB 33SC class high speed interception craft (HSIC) have been built by FB Design, Italy to perform anti-illegal immigration, anti-smuggling and counter-terrorism patrolling in coastal and riverine environments.

These HSICs can be transported by road on trailer as well as by by air on C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. They can also be air dropped if necessary during discrete operations.

Status

At least 6 RIB 33SC HSICs were commissioned in to the Bangladesh Navy in 2005. Addition craft are being procured.

TECHNICAL DATA

Length overall………….....… 10.37 m 34’ feet
Hull length………………........ 10.20 m. 33’ feet
Beam with inflated collar... 2.67 m. 9' feet
Engines from 2 x 300 hp to 2 x 400 hp
Gearbox……………….......…. ZF single or 2 speed
Drives………………….........… ZF Trimax – “Ring Drive”
Fuel Capacity………......…… 330 lt Diesel
Static draught………....…… 0.80 m / 3' feet
Displacement…………......… 3’400 Kg
Max speed from 53 up to 65+ knots
Max Payload……………....... 1’000 kg. 2’200 lbs.
Range at 35 Knots……….. 200 nm