HSwMS Smyge
HSwMS Smyge was an experimental ship of the Swedish Navy used to test stealth technology launched in 1991.[1] Experience from Smyge was used while planning the Visby-class corvettes.[1] As of 2014, Smyge is used for training at the Swedish Navy Academy.[2]
HMS Smyge emblem.
 HMS Smyge HMS Smyge | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Smyge |
| Builders: | Karlskronavarvet, Insano |
| Operators: |
 Swedish Navy |
| Built: | 1991 |
| Completed: | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Experimental stealth vessel |
| Displacement: | 140 tons |
| Length: | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Beam: | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
| Draught: | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) (0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) with lift fans) |
| Speed: | >55 kn (102 km/h) |
| Electronic warfare & decoys: | Decoy: |
| Armament: |
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References
- Gander, Terry (2013). The Bofors Gun. Pen and Sword. pp. 201–202. ISBN 9781473835047.
- "Föreningen Testfartyget Smyge" (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2015-02-21. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
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