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Pegasus-class hydrofoil
Photo: PH1 Jeff Hilton, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Pegasus-classhydrofoil

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · United States · 1974
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Pegasus-classhydrofoil

Pegasus-class hydrofoil
Pegasus-class hydrofoil Photo: PH1 Jeff Hilton, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
75
Firepower
60
Agility
85
Sensors
50
Range
40
Sea-Keeping
65
Affordability
45
Survivability
55
Versatility
50
Technology
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerBoeing Defense, Space & Security
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraCold War
In service1974–1982
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality83%
61
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
20/51
Cold War
34/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
75
Firepower
60
Agility
85
Sensors
50
Range
40
Sea-Keeping
65
Affordability
45
Survivability
55
Versatility
50
Technology
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Pegasus-class hydrofoil
Production
1974–1982
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationPatrol Combatant Missile Hydrofoil
  • Ship TypePatrol Hydrofoil Missile
  • Builder / ShipyardBoeing Marine Systems, Renton, Washington
  • Laid Down1973
  • Commissioned1977
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement237 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length (overall)40.5 m
  • Beam8.5 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement21
  • Officers4
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • Propulsion TypeCODOG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Combined diesel and gas turbine with water-jet drives
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shaft Power13,420 kW
  • Shafts / Screws3
  • Top Speed12 kn
  • Cruise Speed12 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired6
  • Preserved1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1974Production started
  2. 1982Production ended
52
years in service
8
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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