T 2000 Hovercraft
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The Finnish Navy has unveiled project that will develop a combat hovercraft suited to Finland's ice-covered shallow waters and multitude o islands. Among the reasons cited for the development of a combat hovercraft were its lesser dependence on harbor facilities, its lesser sensitivity to mines compared to traditional ships and its stealth capabilities. The prototype that is being developed will have a speed of 50 knots and will have surface-to-surface missiles as the main armament.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1999
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Exponaval in Chile - the first of a series?
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The naval exhibition EXPONAVAL '98 was held in Valparaiso, Chile from Dec 1 to 5, 1998. It was the first naval exhibition presented in Latin America and was well-attended by Chilean politicians and the representatives of regional navies and various defense industry firms. More than 70 firms from 18 countries demonstrated their products in over 60 stands. The exhibition, which was centered on the Latin American market, was strongly influenced by the Chilean frigate program.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1999
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