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Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter

Also known as
  • Sentinel-class FRC
  • Fast Response Cutter
  • FRC
  • 154-foot Fast Response Cutter
  • Webber-class cutter

El Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter es un cúter de patrulla de la U.S. Coast Guard construido por Bollinger, derivado de un diseño Damen de embarcación matriz probado y desplegado como sucesor de 154 pies de la lancha patrullera Island-class. La clase combina sistemas C5ISR, un afuste estabilizado de cañón de 25 mm, ametralladoras servidas por dotación y una embarcación over-the-horizon lanzada desde popa para seguridad costera, patrulla pesquera, búsqueda y rescate, interdicción marítima y misiones de defensa nacional desde puertos base en Estados Unidos, Guam y Baréin.

Role in Conflicts

Cúteres Sentinel-class de la U.S. Coast Guard desplegados de forma avanzada y operando con U.S. Naval Forces Central Command interceptaron envíos de ayuda letal de Irán a Yemen vinculados al conflicto hutí, incluida la incautación de material explosivo realizada por el USCGC John Scheuerman en noviembre de 2022 y la incautación de armas del USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. en enero de 2024.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Estados Unidos
Type
Cúter de respuesta rápida de 154 pies
Service note
2012-present
Designer
Diseño Damen Stan Patrol 4708 adaptado para el programa Fast Response Cutter de la U.S. Coast Guard
Designed
Década de 2000
Produced
Década de 2010-presente
Number built
63 entregados para el 11 de junio de 2026; 62 en servicio según el comunicado de entrega de la Coast Guard de junio de 2026; 77 encargados hasta la fecha
Developed from
Programa de sustitución de la lancha patrullera Island-class

Specifications

Eslora
154 ft
Manga
25 ft
Calado
9 ft 6 in
Desplazamiento
353 toneladas largas
Velocidad máxima
28+ nudos
Alcance
2.500 millas náuticas
Autonomía
Cinco días
Dotación
24
Constructor
Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana
Misiones principales
Seguridad de puertos, vías navegables y costas; patrulla pesquera; búsqueda y rescate; lucha contra la actividad marítima ilícita; interdicción marítima; y defensa nacional
Armamento
Afuste estabilizado de ametralladora de 25 mm y cuatro ametralladoras calibre .50 servidas por dotación
Embarcación del cúter
Rampa de lanzamiento y recuperación por popa para una embarcación interceptora over-the-horizon de 26 pies
Mando y vigilancia
Suite C5ISR y sistemas interoperables de mando y control para operaciones de la Coast Guard, el DHS y el Department of Defense
Total del programa
77 cúteres encargados hasta la fecha; 63 entregados para el 11 de junio de 2026
Base industrial
Bollinger informó de 965 proveedores en 37 estados que apoyan el programa
Installed Armament

La función de patrulla del cúter Sentinel-class se estructura en torno a misiones de seguridad y aplicación de la ley marítima, con un afuste estabilizado de 25 mm como arma fija principal y ametralladoras calibre .50 servidas por dotación para defensa cercana.

Carried itemItem typeCarriage evidence
M242 Bushmaster, 25 mm chain gun autocannon, Armored VehiclesM242 BushmasterElemento de cañón de 25 mm

El material de adquisición de la Coast Guard identifica el armamento de la clase como un afuste estabilizado de ametralladora de 25 mm, imágenes de DVIDS muestran un MK 38 disparando a bordo del USCGC Glen Harris, y BAE Systems identifica el cañón principal del sistema naval Mk 38 Mod 3 como el M242 Bushmaster.

Sources: USCG Fast Response Cutter Program, DVIDS Glen Harris MK 38, BAE Mk 38 Mod 3

Timeline

Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter Key Events

  1. Introduced to Coast Guard service

    La Coast Guard describe el Fast Response Cutter como incorporado a la flota en 2012 como sucesor de la lancha patrullera Island-class de 110 pies.

    Sources: USCG FRC Contract Option

  2. Ten additional cutters funded

    La Coast Guard ejerció una opción de 507 millones de dólares con Bollinger Shipyards para la construcción inicial de 10 Fast Response Cutters adicionales, aumentando el total encargado de 67 a 77.

    Sources: USCG FRC Contract Option

  3. FRC 1161 delivered

    Bollinger anunció la entrega del USCGC Olivia Hooker, el 61.er Fast Response Cutter entregado bajo el programa actual de la Coast Guard.

    Sources: Bollinger Olivia Hooker Delivery

  4. Vincent Danz commissioned

    La Coast Guard comisionó el USCGC Vincent Danz como el 62.o Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter y el cuarto de cinco FRC previstos con puerto base en Guam.

    Sources: USCG Vincent Danz Commissioning

  5. Jeffrey Palazzo delivered

    La Coast Guard aceptó la entrega del USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo, el 63.er Fast Response Cutter, e identificó 77 FRC encargados hasta la fecha.

    Sources: USCG Jeffrey Palazzo Delivery

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Sources