The ''Snøgg'' class was a

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class of fast

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s (FPB). It might also be classified as a

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or a

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. In

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this type of vessel is called a missile torpedo boat (MTB). The class was named after its lead vessel, ''Snøgg'', which is a Norwegian word meaning "fast". All of the subsequent names are

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s of "fast". Six vessels were built during 1970 and 1971 to replace the ageing . Designed by Lieutenant-commander (later Captain) Harald Henriksen as a development of the . None of the vessels are left in Norwegian service today, they have been succeeded by the and classes.

Vessels

Listed here in order of delivery with their pennant numbers in RNoN service: * HNoMS ''Snøgg'' (P980) (1970-1994) * HNoMS ''Rapp'' (P981) * HNoMS ''Snar'' (P982) * HNoMS ''Rask'' (P983) * (1970-1995) * HNoMS ''Kjapp'' (P985) Note: The Norwegian prefix for RNoN vessels is KNM.

Sources

* Information folder from Forsvarets rekrutterings- og mediesenter (Norwegian defence recruitment and media centre) 1991/92
Royal Norwegian Navy history web page
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