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100	1		_aANNATI Massimo
245			_aCountering the pirate and terrorist threat : _bfast attack craft (FAC) becoming ever more popular / _cMassimo Annati
260			_c2006
520			_aThe protection of coastal waters, shipping routes and marine infrastructure calls for versatile vessels the main characteristics of which are speed, armaments and protection. Describes the wide variety of different craft in use around the world ranging in size from rigid hull inflatables to frigates. Fast attack usually indicates speeds in excess of 30-35 knots, but some vessels offer 60+knots and still retain performance in rough seas using stabilised guns and rocket launchers.
650			_aFAST ATTACK CRAFT
650			_aCOUNTERTERRORISM
650			_aMARITIME PIRACY
773			_aNaval Forces : _gVol 27 No 5, 2006, pp.80-91 (41)
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