G-class landing craft
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Template:Infobox ship imageTemplate:Infobox ship class overviewTemplate:Infobox ship characteristicsThe G class, or "G-boat" also known as the Marine Alutech Watercat M8 landing craft (Template:Langx, Template:Langx) is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy and the Swedish Navy. The G-boat was originally designed for the Swedish Navy which ordered about 100 of them. It is primarily used for amphibious landings by, and transportation of, marines. It has a very low draught (approximately 20 cm) at high speeds which makes it ideal for amphibious assault even in shallow waters. It has a cargo capacity of 8 men or one metric ton.
Operators
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- Finnish Navy: G 98–99, G 101-G 135
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- Swedish Navy 1-100, of which, 20 were donated to Ukraine
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- Ukrainian Navy: 20 units donated by Sweden delivered in 2024 [1]
See also
References
External links
- Finnish Defence Forces Website of The Finnish Defence Forces
- Marine Alutech Website of Marine Alutech
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