Operational Use
Currently SESs are used, primarily as small ferries.
The Soviet Navy built two 1050 ton Bora class surface effect corvettes. The ships were passed on to the Russian Navy and remain in active service with the Black Sea Fleet.
The Royal Norwegian Navy built 9 Alta and Oksøy class surface effect vessels for mine warfare. The Norwegian Navy also operates six Skjold class surface effect patrol boats. These ships are the fastest warships in the world with service speeds of 60 knots (110 km/h). The prototype (KNM Skjold) was leased and tested for one year by the US Navy.
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