Watercat M14 is based on Watercat M12 of Finnish Navy. The modifications include for example longer hull,
more effective propulsion line, AC-unit in the wheelhouse and transport area, auxiliary engine etc.
Criterion for the high speed patrol boat was to include speed, robust, rugged and versatile as strictly
stipulated also by Finnish Navy under prime requirement to carry out heavy missions.
The Watercat M14 is a mono v-hull construction with chine. The boat is driven by twin Caterpillar C12
marine diesel engines and Rolls-Royce FF410S water jets propulsion which give the boat a full load top speed
of over 40 kn. Sprint speed for the light weight vessel ( 14 ton ) has been over 45 knots. |
The water jet system gives the boat excellent manoeuvrability and when necessary the boat can be stopped almost within one boat's length from full ahead. An essential advantage in coastal use is that, due to the water jet propulsion, the bottom of the boat is perfectly smooth which enables the boat to operate safely in very shallow waters. The detachable wheelhouse is situated on the engine room and the cargo hold/passengers compartment is located in front of the wheelhouse. The area is equipped with 16 pcs of damped seats with seat belts and a toilet with shower and fresh water system. Hydraulically operated bow ramp enables fast loading / unloading of the cargo and transported personnel. The boat has a ballistic protection in the hull and wheelhouse and can be equipped with two 7,62 mm or 12,7mm machine guns. This boat is a modified sister vessel of Watercat M12, which is specially designed for Finnish Navy and considered as highly proven and reliable craft in the Finnish Naval fleet. Finnish Navy operates currently 38 pcs of Watercat M12- class boats. |
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 M 14 in Malaysia |
 M 14 in Malaysia |
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 M 14 in Malaysia |
 M 14 in Malaysia |