Keris-class patrol craft
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The Keris class is a series of patrol crafts designed and built for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The vessels meet the requirements of Malaysia's marine defense by providing the ability to counter low intensity combat such as anti-piracy and border patrol.
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KD Sri Perlis from the ESSZONE forces cruising in Sandakan Bay | |
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Name | Keris class |
Builders | Vosper Ltd |
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In service | 1964 – present |
Completed | 18 |
Active | 4[1] |
Retired | 14 |
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Type | Patrol craft/Gunboat |
Displacement | 109 tonnes |
Length | 32 m (105.0 ft) |
Beam | 6 m (19.7 ft) |
Draught | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) |
Propulsion | 2 MTU MD655/18 |
Speed | 28.0 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph) |
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