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NetStar Technologies’ Special Operations Combat (SOC) boats are advanced, next generation, high performance powerboats designed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of military special operations units. They are specifically designed for the following applications: 

• High speed insertion and extraction of special operations team members
• Prevention & repression of smuggling activities and interdiction operations
• Armed and unarmed surveillance at low, medium and high speeds
• Armed and unarmed intelligence gathering activities
• Law enforcement activities

NetStar Technologies has partnered with Pantera Boats to design and manufacture the SOC boat. Pantera is a leading manufacturer of custom hi-performance offshore powerboats. Pantera’s boats are known worldwide for realistically priced boats built to customers exact specifications which are able to withstand maximum punishment and the extreme rigors of offshore powerboat racing. Pantera incorporates the advances learned in the race coarse into their offshore powerboat boat line.

Special Operations Combat boats are highly reliable, multi-purpose, multi-role tactical network centric watercraft capable of operating from land or maritime platforms in open seas, littoral/coastal waters and riverine waters. They are equally effective operating as single boat or in units utilizing modern naval swarm warfare tactics.

The SOC boat is designed to withstand extreme dynamic and static forces while operating at maximum speed, with different load conditions and at various sea states. The proven hull has been developed from over two decades of offshore racing competition and features outstanding sea-keeping capabilities, combined with low resistance figures, offering maximum performance in extreme weather conditions, while giving the crew the best possible ride.

SOC boats feature state-of-the-art weapons, search & detection, countermeasures, surveillance, navigation, communications, and hi-performance powerboat design technologies. Armament choices include:

• MK19 40mm Grenade Machine Gun
• M2HB .50 Caliber Machine Guns
• M-134D 7.62 mm NATO Gatling Guns
• M240 7.62 mm NATO Medium Machine Guns

Based on Pantera's race proven V-bottom hulls, NetStar’s Special Operations Combat boats are available in four (4) basic models:

• Center Console Open Deck SOC Boat
• Open Cockpit Enclosed Cabin SOC Boat
• All Weather Enclosed Cockpit and Cabin SOC Boat
• GHOST Enclosed Cockpit and Cabin Stealth SOC Boat

All boats can be ordered in 28’, 36’ and 41’ lengths in various configurations. In addition, Special Operations Combat Boats can be custom built to fit individual customer requirements giving each customer the edge they need to ensure the success of their mission. In addition, NetStar offers full operational support including training, service and other logistics. If you would like further information about the NetStar Technologies special operations Combat boat, contact NetStar Technologies Sales at (361) 578-6387.