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Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II

Model EPF Flight II

Catamaran expeditionary transport with Role 2E medical capability, V-22 flight operations and 11m RHIB launch and recovery.

Description

EPF Flight II adds a Role 2E medical capability; the catamaran design provides stability for underway surgery in an onboard operating suite. It retains Flight I logistics capabilities.

Key features

  • 2 operating rooms, 23 medical ward beds, 10 ICU beds, pharmacy, blood bank and laboratory
  • Level I Class 2 facilities for up to V-22
  • Active motion-compensated launch and recovery for 11m RHIB in up to sea state 5
  • Multi-mission mast for ISR sensors
  • Length: 338 feet (103 meters)
  • Beam: 93.5 feet (29.5 meters)
  • Draft: 13 feet (4 meters)
  • Speed: 21 knots with medical mission payload
  • Range: 2,000 nautical miles @ 21 knots (medical cargo)
  • Propulsion: 4x MTU 20V8000 diesel engine, 4x Wartsila steerable, reversing waterjets

Specifications

HullCatamaran
Length338 feet (103 meters)
Beam93.5 feet (29.5 meters)
Draft13 feet (4 meters)
Speed21 knots with medical mission payload
Range2,000 nautical miles @ 21 knots (medical cargo)
Propulsion4x MTU 20V8000 diesel engine, 4x Wartsila steerable, reversing waterjets

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