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Jaguar-class fast attack craft
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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Germany · 1957
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Jaguar-classfastattackcraft

Jaguar-class fast attack craft
Jaguar-class fast attack craft Photo: אדמירל הנס פרנק צי גרמניה · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
60
Firepower
50
Agility
75
Sensors
40
Range
55
Sea-Keeping
65
Affordability
70
Survivability
45
Versatility
50
Technology
30
Origin Germany
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1957–1961
Operators4 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality87%
54
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
5/28
Early Cold War
70/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
60
Firepower
50
Agility
75
Sensors
40
Range
55
Sea-Keeping
65
Affordability
70
Survivability
45
Versatility
50
Technology
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Jaguar-class fast attack craft
Country
Production
1957–1961
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationTorpedo boat
  • Ship TypeFast attack craft
  • Builder / ShipyardLürssen, Bremen-Vegesack
  • Commissioned1957
  • Ships in Class20
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement183.4 t
  • Standard Displacement183.4 t
  • Full Load Displacement210 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)42.6 m
  • Beam7.1 m
  • Draft2.3 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement39
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • Propulsion TypeDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)4 shafts, 4 propellers
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power2,206.5 kW
  • Shafts / Screws4
  • Top Speed42 kn
  • Cruise Speed39 kn
  • Range700
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunBofors 40 mm/70 Model 1958
  • Main Gun Calibre40 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed20
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned20
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost1
  • Retired20
  • Preserved1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1957Production started
  2. 1961Production ended
69
years in service
4
years in production
20
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Jaguar-class fast attack craftSALES4records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Turkey8——
—Turkey1——
—Indonesia1——
—Saudi Arabia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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