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| - The MRB is a 49 foot vessel that has been designed from the start to be modular. It uses a standard crew of 3. Located at the bow of the boat is a retractable ramp. This, in addition to strengthening of the hull, allows the boat to beach itself for transfer of personnel and equippment on unimproved shores. The stern mounted anchor and winch allow the boat to tow itself afloat, rather than utilize the impellers. It is constructed largely from aluminum. The boat is armored to protect against small arms fire, and can carry up to 4 mounted small arms, as well as a weapon on a remotely operated turret. Additionally, an air conditioner is installed to allow use in tropical areas. In conjunction, there is a overpressure filtering system allowing the boat to be used in NBC environments. Below and to the rear of the pilot house is a modular area. It can be equipped to carry up to 21 troops, or for command and control, storage, or as is the norm, accomodations. Weapons on the remote weapon station can include: dual Hellfire (AGM-114) launcher, machine guns (including mini guns), automatic grenade launchers. Additionally, an AMOS dual 120mm mortar system can be installed in the same location, providing for a great amount of firepower. Four universal small arms mounts also allow for mounting of nearly any small arm, up to, and including, the GAU-19 3 barrel .50 cal minigun. It can carry naval mines on the rear deck.
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