DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Tuzla Class patrol boat is an Azerbaijani-designed coastal patrol craft produced at the Baku Shipyard. Small and fast, the Tuzla class operates in the Caspian Sea and riverine environments for border control, anti-smuggling operations, and coastal surveillance missions. Armed with heavy machine guns and light automatic weapons, these boats support the Azerbaijani Navy and Border Service in maintaining sovereign control over coastal and waterway zones adjacent to disputed territories and energy infrastructure.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Tuzla Class Patrol Boat - Baku Shipyard
VENTAJAS
- Suitable for Caspian Sea patrol operations
- Locally built supporting national industry
- Shallow draft for littoral operations
- Good speed for interception missions
DESVENTAJAS
- Limited weapons fit
- Small size restricts seakeeping
- Short range
- Limited sensor suite
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
BEAM5.2 M
CREW10
RANGE500 Nm
LENGTH24 M
SENSORSNavigation Radar, Thermal Camera
ARMAMENT14.5mm ZPU-2 AA Gun, 7.62mm MG
MAX SPEED34 Knots
PROPULSION2x MTU Diesel Engines
DISPLACEMENT45 Tons
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA5 ARTÍCULOS
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Range and payload figures here are impressive but the basing requirements limit operational flexibility considerably.