Finally! FASTEST Combat Boat CB90 Was Upgraded!

The CB90 is a combat boat designed for speed and maneuverability. Its versatility has seen it consistently deliver on coastal and rivering operations worldwide with various navies who have decided to include it as part of their fleet. Its impressive credentials as a fast attack and troop transport boat have given it a reputation as one of the best vessels in its class. Plus, upgrades over recent years have seen it become even more effective in the water. Let's take a closer look at it in action. But before we get started, if you enjoyed this video and would like to see more just like it, remember to give us a like and subscribe to Military World to get more sent straight to your notifications. The boat is developed by Swedish boatmaker Dax De Vervet, a division of Swedish company Saab. It was originally conceived in the late 80s to replace the Swedish Navy's aging TPBS 200 class. Two prototypes were delivered in 1989, and after the completion of field trials, the Swedish Navy signed a contract for 120 boats in 1990, with the first deliveries seen for the Swedish Navy in 1991. The boat is an export version of the STRP 90H, with the H representing the official Swedish designation for the vessel's ability to transport and deploy half a platoon of fully armed amphibious infantry. Famed for its versatility, the boat can function as a fast assault and coastal defense vessel, a patrol boat, or a special operations support vessel. On top of this, it can also be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering operations. Several of the boats have been converted by the Swedish Navy to fill various roles. The STRB 90L, with the L standing for leadership, has battalion-level command and control with computer and communications equipment and an auxiliary generator. The STRB 90 Comp. L is a plain version of the boat where portable computer and communications equipment have been installed, giving it the ability to provide company-level command and control. The STRB 90HS is built for overseas peacekeeping and rescue operations. This has modifications to keep its crew comfortable in Mediterranean conditions that include air conditioning, an auxiliary generator, a head, and more comfortable crew stations. It's also armored, so its engines have been upgraded to compensate for the added weight. The Swedish police operate one unarmed STRB 90H with bunks, a pantry, and a crew lounge, and the Swedish Sea Rescue Society has two unarmed STRB 90Hs converted for search and rescue. This ability to suit different missions has made the CB90 very popular worldwide, and several nations have their own versions of the vessel to suit their needs. For example, Sweden's neighbor Norway uses 20 CB90s under the designation SB90N, with the N standing for Norske Utgave, or Norwegian version. The S90N differs from the original as it's armed with two M2 Browning heavy machine guns and a protector remote weapon station. The anchor winch is motorized and mounted at the stern, letting a grounded vessel tow itself afloat rather than risk damage to its impellers. The S90N carries an auxiliary generator that gives electrical power to navigation and communication systems, even if the engines are down. The troop compartment has a higher deck height so most people can stand rather than crouch. Also, it has two watertight compartments in the bow, with extra room for toilets and stores, plus much more sophisticated navigation equipment based on GPS technology. Back to the original craft it's based on, the CB90, which was built to offer seakeeping, speed, efficiency, and safety in challenging operating conditions. It's made from aluminum which keeps it lightweight, with an overall length of 48.8 feet or 14.9 meters. Its rugged design lets it handle harsh sea conditions, including rough seas and extreme weather. It's also been designed to withstand ballistic attacks and has armor to protect the crew and passengers from small arms fire. The boat can take on 21 fully armored soldiers and load up to 9,920 pounds or four and a half tons of cargo. A splinter protected wheelhouse module houses two operator seats and a middle jump seat in a small aircraft style cockpit. This jump seat can swing in and out of place. Immediately below the cockpit is a bulkhead that is divided by a passageway extending to a bow ramp landing area. This has a unique drop bow system that gives rapid deployment of troops as well as quick removal of casualties ashore. The middle of the boat functions as the troop compartment, where soldiers and their equipment can ready themselves for battle. The CB90 can drop troops directly onto beaches or riverbanks, making it very effective for amphibious assaults and rapid response missions. But it's also very effective in cold icy conditions, which is especially useful for Sweden's freezing northern waters and for operations in the Arctic. What makes it stand out from other vessels in its class is its speed. The CB90 is powered by two 600 kilowatt diesel engines that can easily cruise at speeds of up to 45 knots, 52 miles per hour or 84 kilometers per hour, but still with impressive maneuverability in shallow coastal waters. There's also a non-military patrol craft version of the It's not just the engines that allow the CB90 to move with nimble precision through the water. The boat has two Kamiwa FF water jets that are partially ducted. These allow the vessel to take extremely sharp turns even at high speed. Both the engine and the jets give a maximum range of 273 miles, 440 kilometers, at 23 miles per hour or 37 kilometers per hour. The agility and high maneuverability of the CB90 were inspired by the Stockholm archipelago's narrow channels and shallow waters surrounding the cluster of some 30,000 islands. The downside of this kind of speed means that accidents have happened in the past featuring the vessel. In mid-1999, one CB90, owned by the Swedish Karlskrona Coastal Artillery Regiment, crashed into a concrete pier at approximately 30 knots. Seven of the eight soldiers on board sustained injuries, including fractures. The CB90 fast military assault craft has three Browning M2HB machine guns. A 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher can be fixed on a ring mount after the wheelhouse. The boat also has one Mark 19 grenade launcher and a modified Hellfire type RBS-17 SSM system. Four 6,100-pound or 2.8-ton naval mines or six depth charges can also be carried if needed. An exciting development is the recent upgrade of the boat leading to the CB90NG or Next Generation. This provides greater efficiency, ergonomics, crew comfort, stealth, maneuverability, and speed with an overall length of 53.4 feet or 16.3 meters. It can achieve a maximum impressive speed of more than 40 knots. This version has an improved combat management system and surveillance sensors, ballistic protection, and includes Saab's Trackfire remote weapon station. Trackfire allows weapons to be launched with precision while the vessel is on the move. The onboard weapon systems of the Next Gen also include large caliber machine guns, Mark 19 grenade launchers, depth charges, and naval mines. It can be used in several different roles like threat detection and tracking, intelligence, as well as a quicker deployment of troops than its predecessor. More than 250 CB90 series boats are currently in service with several Navy forces worldwide. This includes Sweden which uses the CB90HSM, Norway with their S90N, Greece using the CB90HEX, Mexico and their CB90HMN, Malaysia using the CB90RMN, and the U.S. who calls their version a riverine command boat. In fact, in 2016, two U.S. Navy riverine command boats were, quote, taken into custody by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf. An Iranian state-run news outlet reported that 10 U.S. sailors had been, quote, arrested, but Iranian and U.S. officials said that none of the sailors were harmed and that they would be released promptly. It's thought that the boats broke down close to Iranian territorial waters and drifted before being picked up by Iranian forces. The crews were then released a short time later. What are your thoughts on the CB90? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video don't forget to give us a like and subscribe to Military World to get our latest videos straight to your notifications.