115ft Fairmile Long Range Rescue Craft

ON CHARGE 1945
RAF NUMBERS 001 - 040
BUILDERS Various
DISPLACEMENT 105.0 Tons
DIMENSIONS LOA.........115ft 0in
Beam.......21ft 3in
Draught: FWD - 4ft 6in : AFT - 5ft 0in
MAIN PROPULSION Four Packard 4M-2500 each @ 1,250 bhp
GEARBOX Fairmile type
MAXIMUM SPEED 33 Knots @ 2,400 rpm (max)
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS SPEED 28 Knots @ 2,000 rpm
MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED 20 Knots
ENDURANCE 506 miles - Max range 1500 miles @ 20 knots
FUEL 5200 Gallons - 8,800 Gallons with deck tanks
HULL PLANKING Material....Mahogany
Method....Double Diagonal
CREW 18 - 22 men (Three-watch system)
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