The Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ) has successfully conducted sea trials of RPK-640 patrol boats of project 04430 and PK-500 of project 05120 with a new Chinese engine with a capacity of 200 horsepower. This was announced by Mikhail Danilenko, Managing Director of the holding.
Tests with the new Parsun F200 engine were successful. Chinese engines performed excellently. At the same time, the Chinese side provides a 5-year warranty, we will have no problems with either maintenance or spare parts.
Previously, these boats used Japanese "Mercury" engines from Yamaha, but their purchase became impossible due to sanctions pressure. As part of a large contract worth 2.7 billion rubles, KMZ will supply 199 patrol boats for the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The new Chinese engines have a volume of 4.2 liters and are capable of speeds up to 65 kilometers per hour.
RPK-640 is a Russian patrol and raid boat. It is equipped with two cameras for recording violations. There is also a gas analyzer, inclinometer and breathalyzer on board to check the condition of small vessels and their owners. The length of the vessel is 6.99 m, the width is 2.35 m, the maximum number of people on board is 6 people.
The length of the PK-500 boat is 5 meters, the width is 2.3 meters, the engine power is 115 hp, the crew is 6 people.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the new modern boat RPK-640 project 04430 will strengthen water safety in the Voronezh region.
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