conceived in early 1965 the "patrol craft fast" (PCF) was the navys answer to the need for a small, fast, shallow draft craft to combat insurgent (COIN) activities in southeast asia. requirements also included the need to use already existing resources. to this end Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) identified seward seacraft
 patrol craft fast | One of the larger craft used for coastal and riverine patrols in Vietnam was the ‘patrol craft fast’. it was adapted from oil rig support work in the gulf of Mexico. About 200 of all types were constructed between 1965 and 1972 by Sewart Seacraft, Berwick, Louisiana
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| type 1 Hull and superstructure welded, 1/4 inch aluminum alloy plate has a displacement of 19.3 tons. Displacement: 17.5 tons light, 22.2 tons full load, Length: 51 feet, Beam: 15, feet, Draft: 3.5 feet 104 were sent to Vietnam between 1967 and 1970, and smaller numbers to Cambodia.
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letter of promulgation, PCF MkI, POF MKII more at rivervet-vietnam
patrol craft fast (pcfs) carried a crew of six, five enlisted, one officer.
weapons include Twin .50-caliber Browning machine guns, installed on the boat centerline, in a guntub, mounted on topof the pilothouse, 81mm naval mortar with a .50-caliber Browning machine gun fixed on the stern platform. Personal weapons were also carried including AR15 and M-16 rifles, M-79 grenade launchers, 12 gauge shot guns, .45 and .38 caliber pistols, hand grenades and Flare Gun. more at patrol craft fast
Power was supplied by two 480hp 2-12V71N diesels (General Motors), 960 bhp, 2 shafts giving an empty weight speed of some 28 knots (32 knot designed maximum )It carried 828 gal of diesel or JP-5 jet fuel. At its 20 kt cruise speed, it's range was 320 n.m. It burned 50 g.p.h.. weight grew as time progressed and this affected performance and handling.
Operation and Service Manual for Twin Screw Aluminum 50-Foot Patrol Craft Fast (PCF Mark2 Navships 0900-031-7010 table of contents, general information, equipment installation, operation, servicing instructions, parts list. more at Warboats.org
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