RHIB Mistral I - Aegis Industry
Rhib Mistral I
[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]
2011 / —
[b]Current Status[/b]
In Service
Overview
The [b]Mistral I[/b] is a [i]light coastal intervention vessel[/i] developed by [b]AEGIS Industry[/b] to provide a fast, maneuverable, and modular platform for [b]search and rescue, patrol, and coastal support missions[/b].
Designed around a reinforced architecture optimized for challenging maritime environments, it perfectly embodies AEGIS’s philosophy: [b]innovation, reliability, and modularity[/b] at the service of intervention teams.
Development was carried out in partnership with several regional rescue services to incorporate feedback on real operational needs: rapid access to victims, stability in rough seas, and compatibility with AEGIS SAR modules and secure communication equipment.
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 × AEGIS Neptune 150 inboard engines
[b]Total Power / Torque / Thrust[/b]
300 hp combined – reinforced torque for rapid deployment
[b]Transmission / Propulsion[/b]
Hydrojets or outboard propellers depending on version
[b]Max Speed / Cruise / Knots[/b]
20 knots max / 11 knots cruising
[b]Endurance / Range / Operation Time[/b]
≈ 1 h 30 min continuous operation
[b]Average Consumption[/b]
32–38 L/h 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 / Wingspan / 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]
reinforced lights
[b]Main Materials / Armor[/b]
Polymer/carbon composite hull; reinforced Hypalon flotation tubes
[b]AEGIS Equipment Compatibility[/b]
SAR modules
[b]Cost[/b]
10,500 $
Model Features
The Mistral I stands out for:
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[*] Reinforced marine hull – improved stability even in rough seas
[*] Operational modularity – full compatibility with SAR modules
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Performance and Use
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[*] Strengths: very fast, maneuverable, excellent seaworthiness, easy maintenance, high carrying capacity
[*] Limitations: limited interior space, moderate endurance, minimal protection (unarmored vessel)
[*] Areas of Excellence: SAR, coastal patrol, team transport, rapid deployment
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[b]Conclusion:[/b]
The Mistral I has become a standard for rapid coastal interventions, thanks to its balance of speed, stability, and modularity.
Related Versions
Variant
Designation
Main Features
Mistral II
Mistral II
Neptune 175 hp outboard engine
[i]Developed by AEGIS Industry – Maritime Division[/i]
[i]"Act fast and affordably."[/i]
