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MK-V Special Operations

 
Mk V - Special Operations Craft

Displacement: 68 tons
Length: 83 feet
Beam: 17.5 feet
Draft: 5 feet
Propulsion: 2 MTU 12V396 diesel engines, 2,285 hp, water jet pumps.
Speed: 45 kts 
Range: 500 miles 
Crew: 1 + 5 + 16 SEALs + 2 24’ RIB
Weapons: 5 weapon stations for 7.62mm mg, .50 BMG, Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher, GAU-17/A Mini-gun.


Photo: US Navy

  

NOTE: Boats can launch or recover off the tapered stern.

CHARTER BOAT:  

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To Charter, High-Performance Security Boat, Defend Waterborn Threat. MkV Special Operations Vessels. Built for Navy Seal operations. 84' long 18' beam, 5' draft. Top 50+kts. Cruise 40kts. Cockpit for up to 20+, aft deck 9000+ lbs payload. Carry/launch small craft/RIB, security/ deterrence/ intercept equipment. Ideal for waterborne security/patrol and protection. Operate 24/7, all weather, extreme conditions. Waterborne defense, port security, shoreline surveillance, emergency response: cover extensive waterfront quickly and effectively. High-pressure water cannon for deterrence/intercept use. Charter fully outfitted, manned with specialized security personnel. Also consider bareboat. Please contact Argent Marine Companies, 775-831-2400


Hi Dan  - Here is a Classified Ad from Work Boat Magazine, May - 2002. Actually Argent Marine is the paper name for the fellow who bought the MKV Prototype ("XFPB TEST") from Halter Marine. She's now documented for passenger-carrying under the name BARRACUDA. 

- George Schneider