Cedric-class patrol boat

Class overview
Name	Arrow /Cedric
Builders	Naval Boat Building Yard
Operators	See Operators
Cost	Rs. 1.7 million (US$ 17,000)
Built	2005-2006
In service	2006 onwards
In commission	2006
Completed	150+
Active	150+
Lost	1 (according to SL Military)
General characteristics
Type	Patrol boat
Length	23.6 ft (7.2 m)
Beam	2.3 m
Propulsion	2 x 200 bhp (150 kW) outboard motor
Speed	30-35 knots
Crew	3-5
Armament	23 mm autocannon ; PKM 7.62 mm machine guns; 12.7 mm ZPU-1;

The Cedric class, formerly known as Arrow class, is a series of fast patrol/assault speed boats constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy for use by its littoral warfare units, the elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS).

The boat is capable of achieving high speeds and is highly maneuverable, meeting the requirements of these units in small boat operations. Armed with a high caliber gun or automatic grenade launcher as its primary weapon system and with multiple machine guns, the Arrow boats provides relatively high firepower despite its small size. It is also used by the navy for inshore monitoring operations.