Rigid Raider



The Rigid Raider is a series of fast patrol/assault boat made by RTK Marine, a subsidiary of Halmatic (now part of BAE Systems Surface Ships). They are in service with many armed forces, including the Royal Marines, the SBS and Royal Engineers. The boats have a glass-reinforced plastic hull and are fitted with single 115 hp Mariner Optimax outboard motors.

Mk 1

 * Coxswain plus 8 troops or 1000 kg cargo
 * Weight: 0.87 tonnes
 * Length: 5.2 meters
 * Speed: 30 knots (fully laden), 50 knots (light)

Mk 2

 * (No Longer In Service)
 * Coxswain plus 10 troops plus 650 kg of equipment or 20 troops.
 * Weight: 1.31 tonnes
 * Length: 6.5 meters
 * Speed: 30 knots (fully laden)

Mk 3

 * 8 Royal Marines (with full kit)
 * Engine: 240BHP inboard diesel engine
 * Speed: 30 knots (fully laden)