Features
- Automated weapon systems
- Medium-caliber deck gun (57 mm)
- Helicopter launch and recovery pad with rail-based aircraft retrieval system and two aircraft hangars
- Stern boat well for small boat launch and recovery
- bow thruster
- State-of-the-art C4ISR improving interoperability between Coast Guard and DoD
- Detection and defense capabilities against chemical, biological, or radiological attack
- Advanced sensors for intelligence collection and sharing
- Real-time tracking and seamless Common Operational Picture/Maritime Domain Awareness via integration with Rescue 21
- Advanced state-of-the-art Ships Integrated Control System (Machinery Control, Steering, Navigation) for reduced manpower requirements and improved automation
- Cassidian (EADS) TRS-3D/16-ES Air Search Radar for area surveillance
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