equipment / Ships
Cutlass Class
Intended to patrol naval and territorial waters around Gibraltar, the new Cutlass Class will replace the Archer Class vessels currently in service.
Cutlass Class patrol boat
![HMS Dagger at sea powering away from the camera](https://cd.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/rnweb/equipment/ships/cutlass-class/royal-navy-equipment-cutlass-class-02-hotspot.jpg?h=1350&iar=0&w=3000&rev=57cedde591cb4e5488f8e11f0324b563&hash=999D5CE6C965F331AB96E04BC2DAF044)
Displacement
35 tonnes
Length
19 metres
Speed
40 knots
range
400 nautical miles
![HMS Cutlass patrolling the seas with the Rock of Gibraltar in the background](https://cd.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/rnweb/equipment/ships/cutlass-class/royal-navy-equipment-cutlass-class-03-fast-and-accomodating.jpg?h=667&iar=0&w=1000&rev=cb69212e1e064a10a4591862e5adf185&hash=06C2E5B24FD083106AC7D0F0EB0996F2)
Fast and accommodating
There are two Cutlass Class vessels in active service with the Royal Navy, HMS Cutlass and HMS Dagger. These vessels are powered by a Volvo D13-100 diesel engine coupled to three MJP350X Series water-jets and, along with a dedicated stowage compartment, can accommodate six crew members and a further six passengers.
![HRH Prince Edward being talked through the instruments onboard the HMS Cutlass bridge](https://cd.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/rnweb/equipment/ships/cutlass-class/royal-navy-equipment-cutlass-class-04-identifying-threats.jpg?h=667&iar=0&w=1000&rev=38ec5d22912e4439b52d7c901a3287e4&hash=4EFAE75C25C272E33806732799657296)
Identifying threats
Cutlass Class vessels are equipped with the latest electronic and optical equipment to help identify potential threats. This includes the CGI OpenSea360 maritime mission system, which relays mission-critical information and additional data to the crew.
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