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WestPac HSV from<br> Austal helicopter landings can<br> be achieved with craft speeds<br> of 36 knots with 57 knots<br> apparent wind speed A special safety<br> observer watches the<br> HSV-X1 Joint Venture Embarked Stryker Company<br> enroute onboard the HSV-X1
HSV-X1 Joint<br> Venture, on charter to<br> the US military
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November 15, 2004 Austal USA has launched a High Speed Vessel catamaran with advanced hullform technology for the United States Office of Naval Research (ONR). The 31.2 metre vessel was built for American Marine Holdings, which has been awarded a contract to deliver and demonstrate its "AMH SeaCoaster" military vessel design to the ONR. High Speed Vessels (HSV) enable significantly enhanced brigade-sized (up to 5000-7000 soldiers/marines) operational manoeuvre from the sea by the Navy/Marine Corps team at high speed and over long range.

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