NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
TEST AND EVALUATION
At the direction of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) the Combatant Craft Department, Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center conducted an unclassified test on the Night Cat 27, "CRDKNSWC-TM-20-97-41 Test Report for 27' Night Cat Intercept Boats, Inc."
Conclusions:
a) The 27' Night Cat exhibits significantly superior seakeeping characteristics (up to 50% less accelerations).
b) The 27' Night Cat can sustain higher speeds in a given sea state with lower acclerations.
c) The 27' Night Cat has a smaller turning diameter than craft of similar size and is capable of very tight turns while maintaining stability and speed in emergency or tactical situations. The 27' Night Cat outperforms other craft up to 150% the Night Cat's size.
Requests for this document in its entirety shall be referred to Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Detachment Norfolk, 116 Lake View Parkway, Suite 200, Suffolk, VA 23435-2698.
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