RHIB Mistral II - Aegis Industry
Rhib Mistral II
[b]Manufacturer[/b]
AEGIS Industry / Maritime Division
[b]Category[/b]
Maritime
[b]Class / Role[/b]
Coastal Intervention / Fast SAR
[b]Country of Origin[/b]
France
[b]Year of Introduction / Retirement[/b]
2013 / —
[b]Current Status[/b]
In Service
Overview
The [b]Mistral II[/b] is a [i]light coastal intervention vessel[/i] developed by [b]AEGIS Industry[/b] for rapid, maneuverable, and modular missions including [b]search and rescue, patrol, and coastal support[/b].
Built on the proven Mistral hull, it retains reinforced architecture optimized for demanding maritime conditions, reflecting AEGIS’s philosophy: [b]innovation, reliability, and modularity[/b].
Development incorporated feedback from regional rescue services: rapid victim access, stability in rough seas, and full compatibility with AEGIS SAR modules and secure communication systems.
Technical Specifications
[b]Crew[/b]
1–2 operators
[b]Capacity / Passengers / Cargo[/b]
Up to 8 passengers or 1,000 kg of equipment
[b]Empty / Maximum / Full Load Weight[/b]
1.2 t / 2.1 t / 2.3 t
[b]Propulsion / Engine Type(s)[/b]
2 × Neptune 175 hp outboard engines
[b]Total Power / Thrust[/b]
350 hp total at propeller – reinforced torque for rapid deployment
[b]Transmission / Propulsion[/b]
Outboard propellers
[b]Max Speed / Cruise / Knots[/b]
30 knots max / 20–22 knots cruising
[b]Endurance / Range / Operation Time[/b]
≈ 2 h 30 min (≈ 140 km range with full fuel)
[b]Average Consumption[/b]
~45 L/h per engine depending on load
[b]Fuel Tank / Capacity[/b]
350 L (reinforced composite tank)
[b]Dimensions (L × W × H)[/b]
12.25 m × 4.25 m × 2.1 m
[b]Beam / Draft[/b]
Draft: 0.45 m
[b]Payload / Armament / Modules[/b]
High payload; compatible with SAR modules and light surveillance packs
[b]Onboard Systems / Electronics / Sensors[/b]
High-precision GPS, compact marine radar, light sonar, AEGIS Link radio, reinforced lights
[b]Main Materials / Armor[/b]
Polymer/carbon composite hull; reinforced Hypalon flotation tubes
[b]AEGIS Equipment Compatibility[/b]
SAR modules, encrypted communications, assisted navigation AI
[b]Cost[/b]
10,500 $
Model Features
The Mistral II stands out for:
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[*] Reinforced marine hull – same as Mistral I, stable in rough seas
[*] Operational modularity – full compatibility with SAR modules
[*] Updated propulsion – 2 × Neptune 175 hp outboards, extended range and higher max speed
[*] AEGIS electronics – native integration of networks and coordination tools
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Performance and Use
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[*] Strengths: faster than Mistral I, maneuverable, excellent seaworthiness, easy maintenance, high carrying capacity
[*] Limitations: interior space remains limited, requires fuel management for extended missions
[*] Areas of Excellence: SAR, coastal patrol, team transport, rapid deployment
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[b]Conclusion:[/b]
The Mistral II improves on the Mistral I platform with higher speed, longer range, and upgraded propulsion while retaining the modularity and reliability of its predecessor.
Related Versions
Variant
Designation
Main Features
Mistral I
Mistral I
Neptune 150 hp inboard engines
[i]Developed by AEGIS Industry – Maritime Division[/i]
[i]"Act fast and affordably."[/i]
