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X18 ANTASENA

Country of Origin: Indonesia

The X18 is a small catamaran-hulled vessel designed to provide fire support in riverine and littoral environments from a fast, maneuverable platform.

HULL: The ANTASENA's hull is made from infused vinylester carbon composite, which is 10 times lighter than steel at the same strength rating. The X18's turret is made of aluminum.

The catamaran design was chosen over a monohull in order to make the vessel as short as possible -- for improved maneuverability in tight spaces -- with the...

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