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The Tempest 50-FAC from Tampa Yacht Manufacturing (TYM) is designed to provide Patrol and surveillance in shal- low coastal and riverine waters by day and night in marshy areas of creeks with shifting sand bars, with low draft, high maneuverability and speed. The vessel?s hull design, which includes forward center of projected planning area center to ensure controlled turning at extreme rudder angles at high speed for pursuit and evasion, is of conventional high speed modi ed-vee hull with engineered deadrise distribution and chine beam distribution for low accelerations and smooth performance in a seaway and high speed transport in calm seas. The vessel?s bottom area supports large payloads and ensures performance under all loading conditions, TYM said. The 50-FAC is powered with twin MAN Model R6- 800 - 800 mhp (588 kW) high speed, turbocharged, in- tercooled, common rail direct fuel injection, electronically controlled diesel engines, with ZF 500 hydraulic transmis- sions, driving MJP Ultrajet Model 410 - single stage, axial  ow waterjet pumps. The 50-FAC?s fendering system aims to protect it from damage during boarding operations. The arrangements of the 50-FAC maximize system functionality while minimizing crew fatigue. Built and out tted to com- ply with all the applicable provisions and requirements of RINA Classi cation, ABYC and NMMA Rules, 50-FAC vessels will operate in varying sea and weather conditions, in littoral waters worldwide. Typical missions include locating, tracking and intercepting suspicious vessels. The 50FAC is mission capable for port security and pursuit of suspect ves- sels for the purpose of boarding and searching and, when necessary, arrest of violators and seizure of vessels and/or contraband. The vessel is equipped with night vision cam- eras, red LED lighting,  ood lighting, spotlights and other equipment for night operability and with the helmsman and engineer having a radar and integrated chart plotter system, the 50-FAC is fully capable and comfortable in over the hori- zon missions. With integrated ballistic protection, 50-caliber machine gun armament, autopilot and the ability to cruise at any speed comfortably, TYM said the 50-FAC is suited for force protection. Main engines are turbocharged and tuned for quicker accelerations, along with shock mounted seating, making the vessel ready to rapidly pursue and aggressively maneuver at high speed, the manufacturer claims. The large aft deck and heavy duty aft platform make boarding sim- ple and safe. With a full suite of electronics; enclosed cabin with galley, head, and two bunks and large open aft cockpit, the vessel switches missions to board the incapacitated and search for extended periods. The 50-FAC also features low observable pro le, muf ed exhaust, high speed, and large mission recon gurable area, which can be rigged for launch and retrieval of small boats. Boat of the MonthTampa Yacht Manufacturing?s TEMPEST 50-FAC 50-FAC Principal ChararactctcccccccererererererrerererereisisisisisissisisisisssistitititititittitititiicccccccsscscsscLength...................................................525252525252525252522.9.999999fffffffft.t.Beam, o.a.................................15155555555ffffffffffft.ttOperational draft (fully loaded)..........................2.2.55ftft.Range at Cruise..40000 nmnm((774141kmkm)) Seatingg .................................1616crerew//.......................................................10101010010110ppppppasasasasassasss.s.ss(((((((opopopoppoptititititttononononnoalalala))))FuFuuuuelelellCCCCCCapapapappppacacacacacaccitititititittyyyyyy............................7575757575750000000gagagagagagl.l.l.l.l.l.PoPPPoPPotatataaablblblblblbbeeeeeWaWWWWteeterr ............................797979799792.2.2.22.22555555gagagagagall.l.l.l.WaWaWaaWstststtte e e e eCaCaCaCaCCapapapapapaaacicicicicccityyttytytytyy...................................40400400gggggggalaalala.LiLiLighghghghhgtststststshihihihhihip p pppp ppWeWeWeWeWeWWeWeWWeeigigigigggigigigighthhthth..........................3535353535,0,0,0,0,00000000000000000lllbsbsbsbsbsss..April 201310 MNMN April2013 Layout 1-17.indd 10MN April2013 Layout 1-17.indd 104/1/2013 10:53:11 AM4/1/2013 10:53:11 AM