OVERVIEW: The FPB 45-class fast attack craft (PGM) is a  diesel-powered, missile-armed patrol vessel designed for ASUW and patrol operations in the littoral environment. 

DETAILS:   


NOTES: Displacement: 259 full load
       Speed: 40 knts
       Engineering: 4 MTU diesel, 15,400 shp 4 shafts
       Range: 1,600 nm @ 16 knts
       Complement: 36
       In Commission: 1984
       Completed: 4 

NOTES: Produced by Lurssen.  Units in class: AHMAD EL FATEH (20); AL JABIRI (21); ABDUL RAHMAN AL FADEL (22); AL TAWEELAH (23)	  

SOURCES: Sharpe, Richard. Jane's Fighting Ships 1991-92.  London: Jane's Pub, 1991, pg. 37 
