Blue Knight Trimaran Gunboat

(PBT)

Israel, United States)

- Thanks to 'Werewolf'

  Once the HMS Triton (Shown at the side) Trimaran feasibility sea trials were completed, the data was shared throughout the world, as many nations looked to the tri-hull design.  The US Navy had designed their own Trimaran hulls, though were unable to get funding for the trials.  When the US and Israel joined together for joint weapons systems, the Trimaran was created; with the design done by the USN, and built in Israel.  Able to operate in Sea State 5 and stay watertight, even if fully rolled over.

Due to their versatility, the Blue Knight class has four versions of the hull:

• The normal gunboat, where crew can reload missile cells and crew the boat.
• The Remote gunboat, where a single pilot can 'crew' the boat hundreds of miles away through VR technology.  These sea going drones cannot reload their missile cells.  Also, should the boat be boarded, it can be overrode and taken.
• The Coast Guard version has the missile cells removed, and rescue gear installed in its place
• The Private version sold to civilians, with no weapons.

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