OVERVIEW: The FPB 38-class PB is a  diesel-powered, gun-armed fast attack craft designed for ASUW and patrol operations in the littoral environment. 

DETAILS:   


NOTES: Displacement: 205 full load
       Speed: 32 knts
       Engineering: 2 MTU diesel, 9,000 shp 2 shafts
       Range: 1,100 nm @ 16 knts
       Complement: 27
       In Commission: 1981
       Completed: 2 

NOTES: Produced by Lurssen.  Units in class: AL RIFFA (10); HAWAR (11)

SOURCES: Sharpe, Richard. Jane's Fighting Ships 1991-92.  London: Jane's Pub, 1991, pg. 37 
