DONALDSON Peter

Fast attack craft in South East Asia/ Peter Donaldson - 2018

This article examines inventories of fast attack craft in South East Asia and discusses the evolution of FACs from a one-trick pony, with serious vulnerabilities to tactical aircraft and missile-armed helicopters, into a potent and survivable small combatant with multi-role capabilities representing a step down from a modern corvette.


SOUTH EAST ASIA --FAST ATTACK CRAFT