QUOTE(patt_sue @ May 22 2017, 11:17 PM)
the missing boat was rhib,right?
QUOTE(patt_sue @ May 23 2017, 08:40 AM)
the boat/rhib is used for boarding team,not for patrol
QUOTE(atreyuangel @ May 23 2017, 08:45 AM)
it's a boarding party
prolly a damage engine it was a SS3 at that time
went i see the KD perdana RHIB photo,i guest just about 6 meter+-, so small RHIB to fit 9 personal, it more suitable to fit 6-7 personal, i guest they keep over load the RHIB for long time. so malfunction is expected.
QUOTE(MilitaryMadness @ May 23 2017, 08:17 AM)
I don't get why the Navy keep using these small boats to do offshore patrols.
Remember the CB90 that broke down on the way to Layang-Layang a few years ago?
RHIB use for boarding party to check foreign boat/suspect boat, it come with many spec/size. it not use for patrol, it carry by KD Perdana。Navy boat and warship usually carry 1-2 unit RHIB for Boarding /rescue/transportation proposes。
CB90 also not design to use as Patrol,but we lack of patrol boat so no choice have to use want ever RMN have. use over spec job, every asset have lifespan...
QUOTE(xtemujin @ May 23 2017, 12:01 PM)
I'm wondering why the locator beacon not activated by the boarding team.
from below photo, same to KD perdana RHIB, it look like RHIB is lack of GPS dome/Radar dome/radio,mostly come with personal radio. it suitable for Line of sight (from patrol boat) operation。 means no beacon at all.
This post has been edited by waja2000: May 23 2017, 04:22 PM