The G class, or "G-boat" also known as the Marine Alutech Watercat M8 landing craft (Finnish: G-vene, Swedish: Gruppbåt) is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy and the Swedish Navy. The G-boat was originally designed for the Swedish Navy which ordered about 100 of them. It is primarily used for amphibious landings by, and transportation of, marines. It has a very low draught (approximately 20 cm) at high speeds which makes it ideal for amphibious assault even in shallow waters. It has a cargo capacity of 8 men or one metric ton.

Finnish military police boat G113 on the river Aurajoki in Turku, Finland during the 2011 Navy Day.
Class overview
NameG
BuildersMarine Alutech
Succeeded byUisko class landing craft
General characteristics
Typelanding craft, vehicle/personnel
Displacement2.1 tons
Length8.2 m (27 ft)
Beam2.1 m (6 ft 11 in)
Draught0.4
Propulsion
  • Yanmar 4LHAM-STP Diesel and Rolls-Royce FF 240 waterjet; 230hp or
  • Volvo Penta Diesel, TAMD 42 and Rolls-Royce FF 240 waterjet (Sweden)
Speed30+ knots

Operators

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  Finland
Finnish Navy: G 98–99, G 101-G 135
  Sweden
Swedish Navy 1-100
  Ukraine
Ukrainian Navy: 20 units to be delivered in 2024 [1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Combat boats and infantry fighting vehicles: Sweden allocates record military aid package to Ukraine". mil.in.ua. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
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