Fireboat 45 DEFIANT

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The Metal Shark 45 Defiant Fire Rescue is a state of the art welded aluminum monohull vessel designed for fire fighting, command and control operations, and other emergency response missions. Utilizing Metal Shark’s Defiant-class hull design, which has been extensively tested and proven with hundreds of parent-class vessels in service worldwide, the 45 Defiant is surprisingly nimble given its formidable size and heft. The 45 Defiant offers impressive performance, and is equally capable in coastal as well as offshore environments, where it handles heavy seas with poise and balance. Like all Metal Sharks, each 45 Defiant Fire Rescue vessel is specially tailored to meet the specific needs of the customer. Depending on agency need, configuration, features, and layout may differ substantially from the vessel shown here The 45 Defiant features a proven Metal Shark hull design that has been engineered and built to precise tolerances. To achieve its superior hull life rating, the vessel’s hull, deck, and superstructure are composed entirely of heavy, precision-welded plates of corrosion-resistant 5086 aluminum-magnesium alloy. The Defiant-class running surface has been designed for maximum efficiency and performance. This efficiency, combined with the vessel’s durable construction, results in the lowest possible operating cost while at the same time assuring maximum performance. Thanks to its wide beam, pronounced reverse chines, and ample heft, the 45 Defiant is exceptionally stable while underway, at rest, or pumping water. Somewhat surprising given its size, the 45 Defiant offers exceptional performance and maneuverability and is a highly capable first responder.