An excellent track record in the supply of propulsion
systems for large fast ferries has seen Rolls-Royce
take a leading position in the supply of similar equipment
for fast combatants.
Norways Skjold class of surface Effects Ships use a
novel lift system between the two hulls to give the
waterjet propelled vessel an impressive top speed approaching
60 knots
For a growing number of navies speed is an important
factor - there is a need to deliver force into theatre
quickly in the event of a crisis, and terrorist forces
usually use the fastest vessels, a threat which navies
must be able to effectively counter.
| Typical installations |
Littoral Combat Ship (Lockheed Martin –
Flight 0 USA) |
Baynunah Corvette (UAE) |
Visby Corvette (Sweden) |
Skjold SES (Norway) |
Over 20 classes of fast naval vessel including the
UAE Navy's latest Baynunah corvettes, are now equipped
with Rolls-Royce equipment in a variety of different
systems configurations, matched to the vessels operating
requirements.
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