Shaldag class fast patrol boat/craft

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From: israel-shipyards.com

SHALDAG Fast Patrol Craft

One of the ISL vessels currently in highest demand, the SHALDAG FPB was designed in the late 1990s, integrating valuable improvements created by Israeli defense experts in response to real-life security challenges.

The SHALDAG is most valued for security tasks where high intercept speeds and easy maneuverability are required. In addition, the vessel is equipped with highly advanced weapons systems, produced by world-recognized Israeli designers.

The combat-proven success of this unique ISL craft was quickly established with the Israeli Navy, attracting the attention of many other naval forces.

Photo taken from israel-shipyards

From: globalsecurity.org

Shaldag MK-II

The SHALDAG MK-II class Fast Patrol Boat is a combat proven craft for security tasks where high intercept speeds are required, such as interdiction of terrorism and illegal smuggling.


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Shaldag MK-III

The SHALDAG MK-III class Fast Patrol Craft is longer and modernized version of the MK-II. It was specially developed to suit the requirements of the Israeli Navy. Several craft were delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The SHALDAG MK-III class Fast Patrol Boat is a combat proven craft for security tasks where high intercept speeds are required, such as interdiction of terrorism and illegal smuggling.


Photo taken from globalsecurity.org

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YouTube videos:

Shaldag MK II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyVBXkdvp8w

SHALDAG Fast Patrol Craft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fOt8MuNk6A

SHALDAG MK V Final
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubtG_83BHmc

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Argentina orders four Israeli Shaldag fast patrol boats | defence-blog.com

Israel Shipyards in Haifa has been awarded a contract to supply four Shaldag fast patrol boats to theArgentine Coast Guard (Prefectura Naval Argentina).

According to the report of the Government of Argentina, December 15, 2016, the Argentine Ministry of Security (Ministerio de Seguridad) with the agency on arms exports SIBAT Israeli Ministry of Defense contract worth 49 million dollars for the construction for the Argentine Coast Guard (Prefectura Naval Argentina) four Israeli Shaldag fast patrol boats.

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Israel Shipyards launches first Argentine Coast Guard Shaldag-class patrol boat | Naval Today - February 6, 2018

The lead boat will become part of the Naval Prefecture fleet under the name Guarani, with pennant number GC 195.

Argentine ministry of security ordered the four boats from Israel under a $49 million contract signed in December 2016.

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https://www.janes.com/article/84817/philippines-navy-demos-new-spike-er-capability


A Typhoon MLS-ER mounted on an Israel Navy Shaldag-class fast patrol boat launches a Spike-ER missile. Source: Rafael Advanced Defence Systems

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Argentine coastguard receives its last two Shaldag-class FPBs | Janes - 30 November 2018

The final two Israeli-built Shaldag-class Fast Patrol Boats (FPBs) - Timbu (GC-197) and Toba (GC-198) - arrived by ship to Argentina in late November.

The two vessels are part of a four-boat buy under a USD49 million contract signed in 2016 by Argentina and Israel. The other two boats, Guarani (GC-195 ) and Mataco (GC-196), are already in service.

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https://www.janes.com/article/88586/imdex-2019-israel-shipyards-integrates-spike-er-missile-system-on-shaldag-mk-ii

IMDEX 2019: Israel Shipyards integrates SPIKE ER missile system on Shaldag Mk II
16 May 2019

To accommodate the missile launcher system, several minor modifications have been done to the Shaldag Mk II's original configuration, especially in the aft section. Most noticeable of these is the doing away with the vessel's ability to carry rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), to make space for the Typhoon MLS-ER launcher.

The Shaldag Mk II features an overall length of 24.8 m, a maximum beam of 6 m, and a maximum draught of 1.2 m. The interceptor displaces about 58 tonnes, and is powered by MTU engines in the original configuration. It is propelled by waterjets, and can attain a maximum speed of over 40 kt with a standard range of 650 n miles at 32 kt.

Besides Spike ER missiles, other weapons that can go onboard the Shaldag Mk II include remotely controlled weapon stations (RCWSs) of up to 30 mm in calibre, 20-33 mm twin or single-barrelled standalone guns, or 7.62 mm machine guns.

A model of the Shaldag Mk II, in Argentinian livery, on display at IMDEX 2019. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan Rahmat

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https://www.janes.com/article/91569/israel-shipyards-sells-opv-45s-in-talks-for-sa-ar-s-72

Meanwhile, the yard is building more of its Shaldag fast patrol craft. Shaldag variants - Mk II, III, IV, and V - are broken down by size to meet user-specific needs. The Israeli Navy, for example, typically wants small and fast vessels that can be operated by younger sailors.

So far 33 Shaldags have been sold around the world. According to a briefing presented by Latsav, the Mk II, which is used in Africa and South America, is 25.3 m long, has a 650 n mile range, 45 kt top speed, and displaces about 58 tonnes; the Mk III, which is used by the Israeli Navy, is 26.3 m long, has a 700 n mile range, 45 kt top speed, and displaces about 72 tonnes; the Mk IV, which is used by Romanian police, is 26.3 m long, has a 700 n mile range, 45 kt top speed, and displaces 72 tonnes; and the Mk V, which is used in Eastern Europe, is 32.6 m long, has a 1,000 n mile range, 40 kt top speed, displaces 95 tonnes.

A nearly complete Shaldag fast patrol craft that Israel Shipyards is building for an African country. Source: IHS Markit/Dan Wasserbly

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https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/04/israel-shipyard-to-deliver-3rd-shaldag-mk-ii-fast-patrol-craft-to-senegal/

Israel Shipyard To Deliver 3rd Shaldag MK II Fast Patrol Craft To Senegal
28 Apr 2020

The first two Shaldag MK II vessels, Anambe et Soungrougrou, were both delivered last year. The third vessel is set to be delivered by the end of this summer.

The first Shaldag MK II vessel of the Senegalese Navy, Anambe, during sea trials in Israel last year. Israel Shipyard picture.