PCF (Patrol Craft Fast)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:adapted_into designed for various sea conditions
gptkbp:allows vulnerable to larger vessels
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:casualties some vessels preserved as museum ships
gptkbp:challenges balancing speed and stability
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1965
gptkbp:communication radio systems
gptkbp:country used by allied nations
gptkbp:crew specialized training required
experienced in combat operations
approximately 4-5 personnel
pilot, navigator, gunner
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and literature
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:design fast response to threats
gptkbp:displacement approximately 50 tons
gptkbp:engine_type twin diesel engines
gptkbp:features shallow draft
gptkbp:fighting_style provided support for ground troops
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:South_China_Sea
gptkbp:fuel_type diesel
gptkbp:historical_context developed during Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of naval power in Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PCF (Patrol Craft Fast)
gptkbp:innovation incorporated advanced materials
gptkbp:is_designed_for coastal patrol
gptkbp:is_integrated_with compatible with other naval forces
gptkbp:is_monitored_by coastal surveillance
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:battle
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1965
gptkbp:legacy influenced future patrol craft designs
gptkbp:length 78 feet
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular upkeep
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bollinger_Shipyards
gptkbp:military_technology hit-and-run tactics
gptkbp:mission interdiction
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:nickname Swift Boat
gptkbp:notable_achievement recognized for service in Vietnam War
gptkbp:notable_battle engaged in riverine warfare
gptkbp:notable_features high speed and maneuverability
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:notable_ships influenced design of modern patrol boats
gptkbp:operational_history served in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range effective in shallow waters
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:propulsion water jet propulsion
gptkbp:range approximately 300 nautical miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:battle
gptkbp:retirement_year 1990s
advancements in naval technology
gptkbp:rival Vietnamese Navy's PCF
gptkbp:role fast attack and reconnaissance
gptkbp:sensor sonar systems
gptkbp:services used in law enforcement roles
gptkbp:speed 30 knots
gptkbp:status some in private ownership
gptkbp:stealth_features low radar cross-section
gptkbp:successor Mark VI patrol boat
gptkbp:training conducted with U. S. Coast Guard
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Swift_boats
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6