★ Indonesian Navy Ordered Six VITESSE Mark II Class FIB

The fast interceptor boat was designed with airventilated triple step hull, max speed 60 knots (all photos : Navy Recognition)

The VITESSE Mark II is a high speed military delta conic airventilated triple step hull interceptor type vessel made in Indonesia. It is a joint project between PT. Rizki Abadi and PT Royal Advanced Fiber (RAF boats). It was designed following a special request from Indonesian Special Forces for Anti-terror and interception missions.

As per Indonesian Navy requirement, the VITESSE Mark II can sustain speeds of 35 knots in 2 meter high waves. Following some tests, the Indonesian Navy Research & Technical department certified this vessel. Indonesian Navy ordered six VITESSE Mark II class interceptors with the first delivery expected to take place in 2013.

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