INFLATABLE RAIDING CRAFT

These 'Zodiac' type rubber boats are primarily used for over-the-horizon clandestine insertions of small teams of Royal Marines, SBS or SAS troops. They are also used for patrols around harbors and operations along river networks.

IRCs are inflatable and can be stowed onboard submarines or motherships and then inflated in minutes by foot or via a C02 tank. IRCs can also be pushed out the rear of Chinook helicopters in low hover over the water.

IRCs are typically powered by a single 40 horsepower outboard motor. When stealth is required, they can be paddled.

Inflatable raiding craft are used by Special Forces all around the world, such as these US Force Recon Marines.

Inflatable Raiding Craft Mk2 Specifications

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