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The Patrol Boat, River or PBR became one of the most successful weapons systems used in Vietnam Specs 31'11" long, 11'7" wide, and 9'9" high above the water line. it displaced nearly nine tons loaded, drawing two feet of water. Powered by two turbocharged Detroit Diesel 205 HP, V-6 marine engines, driving a pair of Jaccuzzi 14jy water jetdrives.

It's crew of four was armed... ...with a pair of .50 caliber machine guns in a turret at the bow, a single .50 caliber gun or grenade launcher mounted on a tripod in the fantail, plus a single M-60 on a pipe mount bolted to one of the amidships splinter shields. It had a top speed in excess of 25 knots. Surface radar and two-way radio equipment... and oh, did we mention that PBRs were made out of fiberglass. The guys that went to war on the decks of these little beauties were true heroes in my book.