Offshore Patrol Torpedo Boat Designs
The PT-boats of the Offshore Patrol were to be 65 ft long (20 m), with a 13-foot (4.0 m) beam. They were to have three 12-cylinder engines, and a speed of 41 knots (76 km/h; 47 mph). Their armament was to consist of two torpedo tubes, depth charges, and light antiaircraft guns.
US Military Advisor to the Commonwealth of the Philippines General Douglas MacArthur states, "A small fleet of such vessels will have distinct effect in compelling any hostile force to approach cautiously."
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