Defense Forces

*** First reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1969-70

Page 245 PHILIPPINES

PATROL BOATS
6 US PCF TYPE
PCF 1-104 series

Displacement, tons:	22 full load
Dimensions, feet:	50 x 13 x 3.5
Guns:	2-50 cal mg
Main engines:	2 geared; 960 shp = 25 knots

306 (ex-USS PCF 33)     309 (ex-USS PCF 84)
307 (ex-USS PCF 34)     310 (ex-USS PCF 85)
308 (ex-USS PCF 83)     311 (ex-USS PCF 86)

 

*** Second reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1970-71

Page 257 PHILIPPINES

PATROL BOATS
6 US PCF TYPE
PCF 1-104 series

Displacement, tons:	22 full load
Dimensions, feet:	50 x 13 x 3.5
Guns:	2-50 cal mg
Main engines:	2 geared; 960 shp = 25 knots

306 (ex-USS PCF 33)     309 (ex-USS PCF 84)
307 (ex-USS PCF 34)     310 (ex-USS PCF 85)
308 (ex-USS PCF 83)     311 (ex-USS PCF 86)

All transferred from the United States Navy on 15 Dec 1967.

*** Third reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1971-72

Page 262 PHILIPPINES

PATROL BOATS
6 US PCF TYPE
PCF 1-104 series

Displacement, tons:	22 full load
Dimensions, feet:	50 x 13 x 3.5
Guns:	2-50 cal mg
Main engines:	2 geared; 960 shp = 25 knots

306 (ex-USS PCF 33)     309 (ex-USS PCF 84)
307 (ex-USS PCF 34)     310 (ex-USS PCF 85)
308 (ex-USS PCF 83)     311 (ex-USS PCF 86)

All transferred from the United States Navy on 15 Dec 1967.

*** Fourth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1972-73

Page 257 PHILIPPINES

PATROL BOATS
18 US "SWIFT" TYPE

                    300 (ex-USS PCF 6633)     309 (ex-USS PCF 684)
                    301 (ex-USS PCF 6634)     310 (ex-USS PCF 685)
                    302 (ex-USS PCF 35)         311 (ex-USS PCF 686)
                    303 (ex-USS PCF 36)         312 (ex-USS PCF 687)
                    304 (ex-USS PCF 37)         313 (ex-USS PCF 688)
                    305 (ex-USS PCF 38)         314 (ex-USS PCF 6911)
                    306 (ex-USS PCF 681)       315 (ex-USS PCF 6912)
                    307 (ex-USS PCF 682)       316 (ex-USS PCF 6913)
                    308 (ex-USS PCF 683)       317 (built 1970)

Displacement, tons:	22 full load
Dimensions, feet:	50 x 13 x 3.5
Guns:	2-50 cal mg
Main engines:	2 geared; 960 shp = 25 knots

Inshore patrol craft of the "Swift" type built in the United States. PCF 302-305 served in US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 302-305 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 is Philippine built (ferro concrete).

*** Fifth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1973-74

Page 249-250 PHILIPPINES

PATROL BOATS
18 "SWIFT" TYPE

                    300 (ex-USN PCF 6633)     309 (ex-USN PCF 684)
                    301 (ex-USN PCF 6634)     310 (ex-USN PCF 685)
                    302 (ex-USN PCF 35)         311 (ex-USN PCF 686)
                    303 (ex-USN PCF 36)         312 (ex-USN PCF 687)
                    304 (ex-USN PCF 37)         313 (ex-USN PCF 688)
                    305 (ex-USN PCF 38)         314 (ex-USN PCF 6911)
                    306 (ex-USN PCF 681)       315 (ex-USN PCF 6912)
                    307 (ex-USN PCF 682)       316 (ex-USN PCF 6913)
                    308 (ex-USN PCF 683)       317 (built 1970)

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet:	51.3 x 13.6
Guns:	2-50 cal MG
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 860 bhp = 2 shafts = 28 knots

Inshore patrol craft of the "Swift" type built in the United States. PCF 302-305 served in US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 302-305 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 is Philippine built (ferro concrete).

*** Sixth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1974-75

Page 260 PHILIPPINES

INSHORE PATROL CRAFT
18 US "SWIFT" TYPE

                    300 (ex-USN PCF 6633)     309 (ex-USN PCF 684)
                    301 (ex-USN PCF 6634)     310 (ex-USN PCF 685)
                    302 (ex-USN PCF 35)         311 (ex-USN PCF 686)
                    303 (ex-USN PCF 36)         312 (ex-USN PCF 687)
                    304 (ex-USN PCF 37)         313 (ex-USN PCF 688)
                    305 (ex-USN PCF 38)         314 (ex-USN PCF 6911)
                    306 (ex-USN PCF 681)       315 (ex-USN PCF 6912)
                    307 (ex-USN PCF 682)       316 (ex-USN PCF 6913)
                    308 (ex-USN PCF 683)       317 (built 1970)

Displacement, tons:	22 full load
Dimensions, feet:	50 x 13 x 3.5
Guns:	2-50 cal mg
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 960 shp = 28 knots

Inshore patrol craft of the "Swift" type built in the United States. PCF 302-305 served in US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 302-305 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 is Philippine built (ferro concrete).

*** Seventh reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1975-76

Page 272 PHILIPPINES

INSHORE PATROL CRAFT
18 US "SWIFT" TYPE

                    300 (ex-USN PCF 6633)     309 (ex-USN PCF 684)
                    301 (ex-USN PCF 6634)     310 (ex-USN PCF 685)
                    302 (ex-USN PCF 35)         311 (ex-USN PCF 686)
                    303 (ex-USN PCF 36)         312 (ex-USN PCF 687)
                    304 (ex-USN PCF 37)         313 (ex-USN PCF 688)
                    305 (ex-USN PCF 38)         314 (ex-USN PCF 6911)
                    306 (ex-USN PCF 681)       315 (ex-USN PCF 6912)
                    307 (ex-USN PCF 682)       316 (ex-USN PCF 6913)
                    308 (ex-USN PCF 683)       317 (built 1970)

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet:	51.3 x 13.6
Guns:	2-50 cal MG
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 860 shp = 28 knots

Inshore patrol craft of the "Swift" type built in the United States. PCF 302-305 served in US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 302-305 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 is Philippine built (ferro concrete).

*** Eighth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1976-77

Page 370 PHILIPPINES

INSHORE PATROL CRAFT
18 "SWIFT" TYPE

                    PCF 300     PCF 306     PCF 312
                    PCF 301     PCF 307     PCF 313
                    PCF 302     PCF 308     PCF 314
                    PCF 303     PCF 309     PCF 315
                    PCF 304     PCF 310     PCF 316
                    PCF 305     PCF 311     PCF 317

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 (16.8 x 4.5)1.3 x 13.6
Guns:	2-50 cal MG (twin)
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 860 shp = 28 knots

Inshore patrol craft of the "Swift" type built in the United States. PCF 302-305 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 302-305 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete)..

*** Ninth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1977-78

Page 376 PHILIPPINES

INSHORE PATROL CRAFT
15 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2)  TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

                    PCF 300     PCF 308     PCF 313
                    PCF 301     PCF 309     PCF 314
                    PCF 303     PCF 310     PCF 315
                    PCF 306     PCF 311     PCF 316
                    PCF 307     PCF 312     PCF 317

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-316)
Guns:	2-50 cal MG (twin)
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 860 shp = 28 knots

Most built in the United States. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 303 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure as yacht for Senor Marcos.

*** Ninth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1978-79

Page 272 PHILIPPINES

LIGHT FORCES
15 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

                    300     308     313
                    301     309     314
                    303     310     315
                    306     311     316
                    307     312     317

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-50 cal MG (twin)
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 860 shp = 28 knots

Most built in the United States. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 303 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Tenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1979-80

Page 401 PHILIPPINES / Light forces – Amphibious forces

LIGHT FORCES
15 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

                    300     308     313
                    301     309     314
                    303     310     315
                    306     311     316
                    307     312     317

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-50 cal MG (twin)
Main engines:	2 geared diesels (General Motors); 860 shp = 28 knots

Most built in the United States. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966. PCF 303 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 in Feb 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Eleventh reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1980-81

Page 372 PHILIPPINES / Light forces – Amphibious forces

13 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

            300     309     313
            301     310     314
            303     311     315
            306     312     316
            307

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-.5 cal MGs (twin)
Main engines:	2 General Motors geared diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Twelveth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1981-82

Page 374 PHILIPPINES / Light forces – Amphibious forces

13 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

            300     309     313
            301     310     314
            303     311     315
            306     312     316
            307

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-.5 cal MGs (twin)
Main engines:	2 General Motors geared diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Thirteenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1982-83

Page 361 PHILIPPINES / Light forces – Amphibious forces

13 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

          300     309     313
          301     310     314
          303     311     315
          306     312     316
          307

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-.5 cal MGs (twin)
Main engines:	2 General Motors geared diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Fourteenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1983-84

Page 382 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

13 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

          300     309     313
          301     310     314
          303     311     315
          306     312     316
          307

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-.5 cal MGs (twin)
Main engines:	2 General Motors geared diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Fifteenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1984-85

Page 389 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

13 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

          300     309     313
          301     310     314
          303     311     315
          306     312     316
          307

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.2) (Mk 1 300-303); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2 306-317)
Guns:	2-.50 cal MGs (twin)
Main engines:	2 General Motors geared diesels; 2 shafts; 860 bhp = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

*** Sixteenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1985-86

Page 399 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

13 SWIFT (Mk 1 and 2) TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

300     309     314
301     310     315
303     311     316
306     312     317 +2
307     313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

Radar Decca 202

*** Seventeenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1986-87

Page 417 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

        5 SWIFT Mk 1 and 11 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

        300     309     314
        301     310     315
        303     311     316
        306     312     317 +2
        307     313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure used as yacht for Senore Marcos.

Radar Decca 202

*** Eighteenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1987-88

Page 422 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

        5 SWIFT Mk 1 and 11 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

        300     309     314
        301     310     315
        303     311     316
        306     312     317 +2
        307     313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure.

Radar Decca 202

*** Nineteenth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1988-89

Page 424 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

        5 SWIFT Mk 1 and 11 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

        300     309     314
        301     310     315
        303     311     316
        306     312     317 +2
        307     313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure.

*** Twentieth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1989-90

Page 436-437 PHILIPPINES / Light forces

         5 SWIFT Mk 1 and 11 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

        300     309     314
        301     310     315
        303     311     316
        306     312     317
        307     313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 ft (15.6) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band

Most built in the USA. PCF 303 served in the US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure.

*** Twenty First reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1990-91

Page 453 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

    4 SWIFT Mk 1 and 9 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

    300     310     315
    301     311     316
    306     312     317
    307     313
    309     314

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28 knots
Speed, knots:	28
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure.

*** Twenty Second reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1990-91

Page 453 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

    4 SWIFT Mk 1 and 9 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

    300     310     315
    301     311     316
    306     312     317
    307     313
    309     314

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-.50 MGs (twin); 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure.

***Twenty Third reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1991-92

Page 465 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        4 SWIFT Mk 1 and 9 SWIFT Mk 2 TYPE

        300     310     315
        301     311     316
        306     312     317
        307     313
        309     314

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 General Motors 12V 71N diesels; 860 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in March 1966, PCF 303 in August 1966, PCF 306-313 in February 1968, PCF 314-316 in July 1970. PCF 317 built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure.

*** Twenty Fourth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1993-94

Page 465 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-315

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Twenty Fifth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1994-95

Page 501 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Twenty Sixth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1995-96

Page 515-516 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303     DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Twenty Seventh reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1996-97

Page 514 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Twenty Eighth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1997-98

Page 513 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Twenty Ninth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1998-99

Page 517 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirtieth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 1999-2000

Page 528 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty First reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2000-01

Page 522 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shaft
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty Second reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2001-02

Page 530-531 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        15 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-316

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty Third reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2002-03

Page 536 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        12 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 300-303 are Swift Mk 1. DF 305 and DF 307-313 are Swift Mk 2. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty Fourth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2003-04

Page 542 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        12 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 300-303 are Swift Mk 1. DF 305 and DF 307-313 are Swift Mk 2. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty Fifth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2004-05

Page 555 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        12 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Comment: Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 300-303 are Swift Mk 1. DF 305 and DF 307-313 are Swift Mk 2. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty Sixth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2005-06

Page 568 PHILIPPINES / Coast Guard

        12 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.5 x 1.3) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2-M79 40mm grenade launchers
Main engines:	2 GM 12V-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, miles:	685 at 16 kts
Radar:	Surface search; Decca 202; I band
Complement:	6

Comment: Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960’s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 300-303 are Swift Mk 1. DF 305 and DF 307-313 are Swift Mk 2. DF 303, 308, 309, 31 and 312 belong to the Navy.

*** Thirty Seventh reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2006-07

Page 581 Coast Guard/PHILIPPINES

        12 PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and SWIFT Mk 2) CLASS
        (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) (PB)

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Main Machinery:	2 GM 12-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, n miles:	685 at 16 kt
Complement:	6
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2 M-79 40mm grenade launchers
Radars:	Surface search; Decca 202; I-band

Comment:   Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 300-303 are Swift Mk 1. DF 305 and DF 307-313 are Swift Mk 2.

*** Thirty Eighth reference to a Philippines PCF "Swift" in "Jane’s Fighting Ships" 2007-08

Updated 13 March 2007

        PCF 50 (SWIFT Mk 1 and Mk 2) class
        (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) (PB)

        DF 300-303    DF 305     DF 307-313

Displacement, tons:	22.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres)	50 x 13.6 x 4 (15.2 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 1); 51.3 x 13.6 x 4 (15.6 x 4.1 x 1.2) (Mk 2)
Main Machinery:	2 GM 12-71 diesels; 680 hp (504 kW) sustained; 2 shafts
Speed, knots:	28
Range, n miles:	685 at 16 kt
Complement:	6
Guns:	2-12.7 mm (twin) MGs; 2 M-79 40mm grenade launchers
Radars: Surface search	Decca 202; I-band

Comment:   Most built in the USA. Built for US military assistance programmes and transferred in the late 1960s. Some built in 1970 in the Philippines (ferro-concrete) with enlarged superstructure. DF 300-303 are Swift Mk 1. DF 305 and DF 307-313 are Swift Mk 2.

Philippines Swift number DF 303 (Mk I)

Philippines Swift number DF 308 (Mk II)

 

 

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