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PGM-1-class motor gunboat
Photo: US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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PGM-1-classmotorgunboat

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · United States · 1943
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PGM-1-classmotorgunboat

PGM-1-class motor gunboat
PGM-1-class motor gunboat Photo: US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
25
Agility
45
Sensors
20
Range
35
Sea-Keeping
30
Affordability
70
Survivability
20
Versatility
40
Technology
25
Origin United States
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1943
Operators6 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality88%
32
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
30/31
World War II
285/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
25
Agility
45
Sensors
20
Range
35
Sea-Keeping
30
Affordability
70
Survivability
20
Versatility
40
Technology
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
PGM-1-class motor gunboat
Production
1943–1943
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · WORLD WAR II
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
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
◎Identification1MOD.1
  • Ships in Class8
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement95 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)33.8 m
  • Beam7 m
  • Draft3.3 m
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power2,296 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed21 kn
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
▤Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed8
  • Lost1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
83
years in service
0
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 100units
100active
📚 Sources
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