Rescue & Target Towing Launch Mk.3

ON CHARGE 1976 - 1986
RAF NUMBERS 4001 - 4007
4001 - Sunderland, 4002 - Stirling, 4003 - Halifax, 4004 - Hampden
4005 - Hurricane, 4006 - Lancaster, 4007 - Wellington
BUILDER James & Stone
DISPLACEMENT 60 Tons Loaded
DIMENSIONS LOA.........78ft 2in
Beam.......18ft 6in
Draught....5ft 4in
MAIN PROPULSION Davey Paxman 8YJCM Diesels
HORSE POWER 1000 BHP @ 1500 RPM
NUMBER OF SHAFTS Two
GEARBOXS ZF Type BW-800/420 with Reverse Reduction
MAXIMUM SPEED 21.75 Knots
CRUISING SPEED 15 Knots
AUXILLARY MACHINERY 2 - G&M Diesels - 15KVA
CONSTRUCTION Steel Round Bilge - All Welded
RADAR 1 - Type 978
DAVIT 1 - Tico K74 Hydraulic Arm
CREW 1 Officer & 8 Other Ranks
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