High speed interceptor M-46 - Super fast motor boat for special operations

The Croatian motor boat M-46 is a high speed interceptor of the latest generation (the hull so-called step hull, with a novelty of a stern tooth (edge), which smartly regulates the tilt of the front part of the boat), meant for shock actions of exclusively special forces of the navy, special squads, and anti-terrorism forces, special police forces, on the broad costal region (to 400 nm, tactical operations 250 nm). It was developed in Brodarski institute LLC - Marine research & Advanced Technologies in Zagreb, who also tested it in the Mediterranean sea for 824 days in all period of the year and in all weather and sea conditions.

boat characteristics

Dimensions
Length overall 14.25 m
Beam overall 4.45 m
Collar diameter from 0,80 meters to 0,63 meters
Collar volume 10230 litres
Project Draft 0.50 m
Draft (propeller included, trim in position high) 0.75 m
Displacement (with full fuel, no payload) 7300 kg
Max speed +55 Knots
Sea worthiness 8


Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity 800 / 1500 litre (aluminium or PVC)
Autonomy with full tank - 400 nm at +50 Knots
500 nm at +40 Knots
Battle autonomy 250 nm
Number of chambers 20 chambers
Load I up to 10000 kg
Load II up to 45000 kg
Number of seats: up to 20 Ullman suspension Seats


Drive
Max power of the inside diesel engines 2 x 480 KS + 55 knots
Recommendation power 2 x 440 KS + 50 knots
(M 46 was tested with this type of engine)

Minimum power 2 x 380 KS + 40 knots
Drive Arneson 8 i 8 integral L or ZF surface drive
Propellers ROLLA, from 22"33" to 22"36"

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