The Jurmo-class

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is a type of military transport in use by the

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. The manufacturer Marine Alutech designates it as Watercat M12.

History

The Jurmo was the result of modernisation in the Finnish Navy in the late 1990s. It was designed to replace the existing Uisko class landing craft. Its main purpose is landing and transportation operations for the Finnish Coastal Jaegers in all weather conditions. It has good maneuverability and can come to a full stop in only one ship length from top speed. Low draft makes it suitable for

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even in shallow waters. The Jurmo can transport 3 tons of cargo or 22 men. The Jurmo is currently being evaluated by the

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and Greek navies, and a number of the slightly larger and more powerful M14 version will also be delivered to the

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Operators

: U601-U638 ;:

: 10 vessels of the Watercat M14 version.Marine Alutech press release

Related development

* G class landing craft * Uisko class landing craft * Watercat M14 class landing craft

References

External links

Finnish Defence Forces
''Website of The Finnish Defence Forces''
Marine Alutech
''Website of Marine Alutech''

''Watercat M12'' Ships of the Finnish Navy Ships built in Finland Landing craft Military boats {{Finland-mil-ship-stub