Russian IC16MII Type Assault boat seen in exercises in Crimea


Russian Assault Boat
Flag Flag Photos of a recent military exercise in Crimea show the Swedish designed IC16MII Type Assault boat in service with the Russian Navy. The photos were taken on May 20th and emerged on Russian language military forums and discussions.

The type is similar in capability to the more recent Russian CB-90 assault boat copies (BK-16 and Project 03160 ‘Raptor’) but features a cabin further aft.

Russian Assault Boat
The boat was seen exercising alongside a project.21980 "Rook" counter-diver boat used almost exclusively for harbor defense against Special Forces.

Russian Assault Boat
It was also photographed operating with a cabined RIB (rigid Inflatable Boat) used by Russian Special Forces in Crimea (see 'B' below).
Russian Assault Boat