Sunday, September 6, 2009

James Bond-Style 100mph Navy Interceptor To Take To The Seas

The XSR can achieve speeds of 85 knots (97 mph) and
carrys a .50 calibre machine gun hidden under the deck


From The Telegraph:

The XSR military interceptor is the fastest boat ever built and is set to take to the water in the battle against pirates and drug smugglers.

The British-designed vessel travels at almost 100mph, carries a retractable heavy machine gun and would not look out of place in a 007 film.

With a maximum speed of 85 knots (97mph) and carrying a .50 calibre machine gun hidden under the deck, the boat will be able to overhaul “go-fast” drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean and pirate ships off the coast of Somalia.

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My Comment: Now this is a sexy speed boat.

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