MORROW PROJECT PATROL BOATS
Copyright 1997

By: Chris Van Deelen  chrisv@nucleus.com

Morrow Industries Jet Patrol Boat
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  
Crew:  2 (pilot, gunner)
Passengers:  4
Materials:  Fiberglass with Aluminum sheathing
Centerline length:  6.53 m
Beam:  2.44 m
Weight:  boat and engine 1612 kg
Draft:  .74 m
Range:  300 Km
Fuel capacity:  121 L
Bridge clearance:  1.07 m
Speed:  Up to 90 KPH
Armor:  40
Weapons:  1 pivoted M2HB .50 caliber machine gun, with 6 boxes of .50
caliber linked ammunition
Features
Three step swim ladder, Integrated transom platform, Wrap around
windshield with rear view mirror, extruded support braces, Recessed
niches for equipment, concealed horn, Recess for all deck equipment,
removable Stern pole light, Swim platform, integrated; Tachometer,
speedometer, clock, oil pressure, voltmeter, temperature, fuel gauge
Power outlet: 12 V; Alarm: engine/transmission overheat, Pilots seat,
raised seat facing M2HB, benches to hold 4 comfortably, Automatic bilge
pump system, Mufflers. Military HF/VHF/UHF, Depth gauge, magnetic
compass
    
Morrow Industries Jet Ski personal water craft
    
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    
Crew: 1 pilot
Passengers: 2
Material:   Fiberglass Reinforced.
Length:  3.12 Meters
Width:  1.19 Meters
Weight:  261 Kg
Engine Type:  782 cc, 2-Stroke, 2-Cylinder, Rotary Valve (2)
Speed: Up to 60 KPH
Range:  200 Km
Fuel Capacity. 56.775 Liters
Armor: none
Weapons: none mounted, personal only
Features:
Analog Tach, Analog Speedo, LCD Info Center Gauge (17 Functions): 
Tach, Fuel Level, Low Fuel, Low Oil, Low Volts, Overheat exterior Temp,
Hour Meter, Clock/ Maintance Info, Peak Speed, Compass, Lake Water
Temp., Chronometer, Speedometer,  Average Speed, Mirrors, Glove
Compartment, Under Seat Storage Tray (98.4 liter capacity), Stainless
Steel Impeller, Touring Seat, Anti-Theft.

Riverine Assault Craft (RAC)
    
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    
Primary function: Inland and coastal waterway patrol craft.
Length:  10.66 meters
Beam:  2.79 meters
Draft:  66.04 cm
Displacement: empty 6,174 kg
Displacement: full load 7,455 kg
Speed: up to 68.8 kph
Acceleration from Cruise to 65 kph: 10 sec
Range:  640 kilometers
Fuel Capacity:  560 liters
Fuel Endurance:  8 hours
Power:  Twin 300 hp Cummins diesel engines driving Hamilton 271
        waterjets
Crew:  4 to 5
Troop Lift:  Combat loaded Marine rifle squad (10 - 15 passengers)
Communications:  Military HF/VHF/UHF
                 RAY-90 Marine band transceiver
Navigation:  R40X Radar
             V820 Depth Finder
             Raystar 920 GPS
             RayNav 780 LORAN-C
             Fluxgate Compass
             Magnetic Compass
    
Armor:  100
    
Weapons:  Fore and aft gun tubs capable of mounting 7.62 mm, .50 cal or
40mm automatic weapons.  Port and starboard pintle mounts for 7.62 mm
machine guns.
Transportability:  Amphib Ship/CH-53 (external), C-130, C-141, C-5A.  M-
923 5 ton truck prime mover.
    
Mission:  The missions that can be assigned to the RAC's include: armed
escort; command, control, and communications; transport; armed
reconnaissance; and pursuit/interception. 
    
Features:  The RAC is a riverine platform that provides speed,
maneuverability, and survivability to conduct command/control, armed
escort, direct fire support, electronic warfare, pursuit/intercept, and
scout/patrol missions during riverine operations. It is capable of
employing a variety of military and commercial communications/electronic
and crew-served weapons systems. The RAC is a high-speed, aluminum-
hulled craft powered by twin inboard 300 horsepower Cummins turbo
diesels connected to Hamilton water jets. Fore and aft gun tubs may
mount either the M2 .50 caliber Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) or the Mk19 40mm
Grenade Machine Gun. Medium machine guns may be mounted on pintles fixed
to the port and starboard gunwales.
    
Background:  The RAC has been fielded in the Small Craft Company of
Headquarters Battalion, Second Marine Division to meet the requirement
for Marines to perform high speed riverine operations in support of CINC
South. The RAC has a crew of four Marines and can transport 10-15
combat-loaded Marines in up to Sea State Condition 2. It has a shallow
draft and can operate in eight inches of water while on plane and thirty
inches of water while moving slowly or stopped. The RAC's trailer may be
towed by the five-ton cargo truck.