Finnish Navy orders 12 U700 amphibious assault craft

U700 class vessels are high-speed water craft for operations in coastal waters. The boat is designed primarily for the transportation and landing of personnel, but also due to the modular design can be used for a wide range of applications, including military tasks - when installing weapons. With a length of 19 meters and a width of 5 meters the vessel may carry 32 people, 25 of them Soldiers in full gear, placed in individual seats.

The is equipped for long duration missions, with the presence onboard of latrines, heating and cooling, kitchen, as well as special places for storring soldiers' equipment, weapons and ammunition. The vessel has a maximum speed of 40 knots. The hull and superstructure have ballistic protection and are protected against NBC warfare agents with filtration system. The class will be equipped with modern sensor and navigation system. Weapons include a remotely controlled weapons turret with 12.7-mm machine gun.