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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · United States · 1861
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
50
Sensors
10
Range
35
Sea-Keeping
20
Affordability
80
Survivability
25
Versatility
50
Technology
15
Origin United States
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1861–1865
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
34
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
46/114
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
266/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
50
Sensors
10
Range
35
Sea-Keeping
20
Affordability
80
Survivability
25
Versatility
50
Technology
15
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
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Production
1861–1865
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
46
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
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
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Hull ClassificationGunboat
  • Ship TypeRiver Gunboat
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement400 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)50 m
  • Beam11 m
  • Draft1.8 m
◇Propulsion2MOD.2
  • Propulsion TypeSteam
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Paddle wheel
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre152 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
▤Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull MaterialWood with iron plating
⬢Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourThin iron plating
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1861Production started
  2. 1865Production ended
165
years in service
4
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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