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the CB90 class fast assault craft
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developed by Swedish boat maker Docs
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Devarbit under the Saab Group has become
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a cornerstone of modern naval operations
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Commissioned in 1991 to replace Sweden's
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aging TPBS 200 class this vessel is
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renowned for its versatility and agility
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Designed primarily as an amphibious
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transport craft the CB90 can carry half
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a platoon of fully armed soldiers and
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swiftly deploy them on unprepared
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beaches Its lightweight aluminum
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construction and advanced design make it
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ideal for coastal defense reconnaissance
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and special operations solidifying its
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reputation as a gamecher in naval
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warfare The CB90 is not just a single
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purpose craft It serves multiple
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functions depending on mission
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requirements It can operate as a fast
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assault boat patrol vessel or command
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post making it indispensable for navies
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worldwide For instance the CB90 HSM
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variant unveiled in 2019 includes
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enhanced command and control
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capabilities Meanwhile the CB90 hex
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hybrid model caters to specific
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operational needs such as those of the
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Royal Malaysian Navy and the Hellenic
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This adaptability ensures that the CB90
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remains relevant across diverse naval
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environments and missions
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The CB90E's design emphasizes speed
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efficiency and safety ensuring optimal
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performance in various sea conditions
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Constructed from aluminum the vessel
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boasts a displacement of 18 tons a
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length of 14.9 m and a shallow draft for
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navigating coastal waters Its chine hull
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configuration and narrow landing ramp
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enable rapid troop deployment and
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Inside the splinterproof wheelhouse
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accommodates two operators and a jump
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seat while the midsection holds up to 21
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troops and 4.5 tons of cargo These
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features combine to create a highly
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functional and survivable
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platform Equipped with formidable
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weaponry the CB90 is more than just a
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transport vessel It's a combat ready
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asset Standard armaments include three
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Browning M2 HB machine guns a 12.7 mm
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machine gun and a MC 19 grenade launcher
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Advanced variants feature remote
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controlled weapon stations like SAB's
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track fire system which enhances
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precision targeting even during
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high-speed maneuvers Additionally the
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craft can carry naval mines or depth
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charges further expanding its tactical
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utility These capabilities ensure that
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the CB90 can engage threats effectively
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while maintaining superior mobility
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At the heart of the CB90's performance
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lies its powerful propulsion system
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Powered by two 600 kW diesel engines the
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craft achieves speeds exceeding 45 knots
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allowing it to navigate shallow coastal
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waters with ease Partially ducted Kimua
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FF water jets provide exceptional
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maneuverability enabling sharp turns at
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high speeds without compromising
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stability With a range of 440 km at
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cruising speed the CB90 excels in long
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duration missions Whether patrolling
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coastlines or conducting amphibious
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The CB90 next generation CB90 NG
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unveiled at DA 2021 represents the
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pinnacle of modern fast assault craft
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technology Measuring 16.3 m Overall the
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CB90NG offers improved ergonomics crew
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comfort and stealth capabilities
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Enhanced combat management systems and
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surveillance sensors integrate
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seamlessly with Saab's Trekfire remote
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weapon station reducing target
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acquisition times and improving accuracy
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These upgrades ensure that the CB90NG
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remains at the forefront of naval
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innovation capable of addressing
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Over 250 CB90 series boats are currently
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in service with navies around the world
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including Norway Greece Mexico Malaysia
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and the United States Each country has
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tailored the craft to meet its unique
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operational needs demonstrating its
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universal appeal For example the US Navy
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licenses the CB90 as the Riverine
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Command boat highlighting its value in
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operations This widespread adoption
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underscores the CB90's reliability and
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effectiveness in realworld scenarios
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In March 2025 the Swedish Defense
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Material Administration conducted
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groundbreaking live fire trials
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involving the Torpedo 47
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7TB47 launched from a CB90 web search
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This test marked a significant milestone
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showcasing the craft's potential as a
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non-traditional naval weapons platform
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By integrating torpedoes into its
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arsenal the CB90 expands its role beyond
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troop transport in coastal defense
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proving its adaptability to emerging
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The CB90's ability to perform swift
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amphibious landings conduct
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reconnaissance and engage enemy targets
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makes it a strategic asset for modern
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navies Its compact size allows it to
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operate in confined spaces While its
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speed and maneuverability ensure
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dominance in literal zones as global
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tensions rise and naval forces seek
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versatile platforms the CB90 continues
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to demonstrate why it is indispensable
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in contemporary military strategies
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The CB90 class fast assault craft
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exemplifies how cuttingedge engineering
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and innovative design can redefine naval
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operations From its origins as a
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replacement for aging vessels to its
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current status as a globally adopted
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powerhouse the CB90 has consistently
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proven its worth With advancements like
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the CB90NG and recent torpedo
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integration tests this remarkable craft
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will undoubtedly remain a cornerstone of
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naval warfare for years to come Whether
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deployed for troop transport coastal
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defense or intelligence gathering the
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CB90 is truly a gamecher in modern naval
