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Shikishima-class Patrol Vessel

The Shikishima-class patrol vessel (しきしま型巡視船, Shikishima-gata-junnshi-senn) is a class of PLH type patrol vessels of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG; former Maritime Safety Agency, MSA).
==Unit Run==
===Shikishima-subclass===
*JCGS Shikishima (PLH-31)
===Akitsushima-subclass===
*JCGS Akitsushima (PLH-32)
===Reimei-subclass===
*JCGS Reimei (PLH-33)
*JCGS Akatsuki (PLH-34)
*JCGS Asazuki (PLH-35)
Category:Japan
Category:Japan Coast Guard
Category:Patrol Vessels
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Shimabara-class Amphibious Assault Ship

The Shimabara-class amphibious assault ships are a pair of landing helicopter docks under construction for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The landing helicopter docks will have a length of 720 feet (219.46 meters), a beam of 124 feet (37.8 meters), a draft of 26 feet 3 inches (8 meters), a displacement of ~20,000 tons, a top speed of 24 knots (44.45 km/h). 
==Unit Run==
*JS Shimabara (LHD-4004) - under construction
*JS Tsugaru (LHD-4005) - planned for construction
Category:Amphibious Assault Ships
Category:JMSDF
Category:Japan
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Shin'heung

The PT-85 Shin'heung (Rise) is a North Korean amphibious light tank. It is built for the needs of their army, with around 500 examples operated. The Model 1981 "Shin'heung is based on the lengthened VTT-323 APC chassis, and although the turret appears similar to PT-76, the PT-85 has a higher horseshoe-shaped turret, with an 85mm gun and hatches similar to those of a T-54.
==Users==
*North Korea
**Korean People's Army Ground Force
Category:Armoured Vehicles
Category:Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Category:Korean People's Army Ground Force
Category:Tanks
ShinMaywa US-2

The ShinMaywa US-2 is a Japanese large short takeoff and landing amphibious aircraft developed and manufactured by seaplane specialist ShinMaywa (formerly Shin Meiwa). It was developed from the earlier Shin Meiwa US-1A seaplane, which was introduced during the 1970s.
The ShinMaywa US-2 was developed on behalf of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), which was procuring the amphibian to replace its aging US-1A fleet. In Japanese service, it is operated in the air-sea rescue (ASR) role. The US-2 can also be used in other capacities, such as an aerial fire fighter, being capable of taking on 15 tonnes of water for this mission. Various overseas operators have held discussions on potential acquisitions of the type, including the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard; countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Greece have also shown interest in the US-2 for various purposes.
==Users==
*India
**Indian Coast Guard
**Indian Naval Air Arm
*Indonesia
**Indonesian Navy
*Japan
**Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
*Thailand
**Royal Thai Air Force
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Shirane-class Helicopter Destroyer

The Shirane-class destroyers are a class of Japanese destroyer originally built during the late 1970s and still in active service in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. They are built around a large central hangar which houses up to three helicopters and they are the natural successor of the Haruna-class destroyers.
The Shirane-class incorporates an improved design based on the Haruna-class destroyers. The Shirane-class is also the first Japanese ships to be fitted with 3D radars, the NEC OPS-12. The ships propulsion include two steam boilers with two shafts that produce 70,000 shp and gives a maximum speed of 32 knots. Its armament includes two Mk.42 5"/54-caliber guns, two 20mm Phalanx CIWS, one Mk.25 Sea Sparrow missile launcher, torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets. The ships were replaced by the new Izumo-class helicopter destroyers.
==Specifications==
*Type: Helicopter Destroyer
*Service Period: 1980-Present
*Characteristics:
**Length: 522 feet (159.11 meters)
**Beam: 57 feet 5 inches (17.5 meters)
**Draft: 17 feet 5 inches (5.31 meters)
**Displacement: 5,200 tons (Standard); 7,500 tons (Full Load)
*Crew: 350-360
*Propulsion: 2 x IHI FWD2 boilers 850 psi (60 kg/cm², 5.9 MPa), 430 °C, 2 x IHI impulse steam turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp (52 MW)
*Range:
*Speed: 32 knots (59.26 km/h)
*Sensor Suite:
**OPS-12 3D Air Search Radar
**OPS-28 Surface Search Radar
**OPS-22 Navigation Radar
**FCS-1A Gun Fire Control System
**WM-25 SAM Fire Control System (replaced by FCS-2-12 Fire Control System)
**OQS-101 Hull Mounted Sonar
**AN/SQS-35(J) Variable Depth Sonar
**AN/SQR-18A Towed Array Sonar
*Countermeasures:
**NOLQ-1 Electronic Warfare Suite
**OLR-9B Radar Warning Receiver
**AN/SLQ-25 Nixie torpedo countermeasures suite
**4 x Mk.36 SBROC
*Armament:
**2 x 5"/54-caliber Type 73 naval guns
**1 x Mk.25 Sea Sparrow missile launcher
**1 x Type 74 ASROC Launcher
**2 x 12.75" Type 68 triple fire torpedo tubes
**2 x 20mm/70-caliber Mk.15 Phalanx CIWS
*Aircraft Carried: 3 x Mitsubishi SH-60J(K) Seahawk maritime helicopters
==Unit Run==
*JS Shirane (DDH-143)
*JS Kurama (DDH-144)
Category:Destroyers
Category:JMSDF
Category:Japan
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Shivalik-class Multirole Stealth Frigate

The Shivalik-class (or Project 17-class) is a class of multi-role stealth frigates in service with the Indian Navy. They are the first stealth warships built in India. A total of three ships were built between 2000 and 2010, and all three were in commission by 2012.
The Shivalik-class, along with the Project 17A frigates, are projected be the principal frigates of the Indian Navy in the first half of the 21st century. All ships of the class were built by Mazagon Dock Limited. The class and the lead vessel have been named for the Shivalik hills. Subsequent vessels in the class are also named for hill-ranges in India.
Originally conceived as a successor to the Talwar-class frigates, the Shivalik-class frigates feature improved stealth features and land attacking capabilities.
==Specifications==
*Type: Stealth Multirole Frigate
*Service Period: 2010-
*Characteristics
**Length: 468 feet (142.65 meters)
**Beam: 55 feet (16.77 meters)
**Draught: 15 feet (4.57 meters)
**Displacement: 6,200 tonnes (6,100 long tons; 6,800 short tons) full load
*Crew: 257 (35 officers and 222 enlisted)
*Propulsion:
**2 x Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines: 15,200 shp (11,300 kW)
**2 x GE LM2500+ gas turbines: 33,600 shp (25,100 kW)
**boost turbines in CODOG configuration.
*Range: 
*Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph), 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) (diesel engines)
*Sensor Suite: 
**1 x MR-760 Fregat M2EM 3-D radar
**4 x MR-90 Orekh radar
**1 x ELTA EL/M 2238 STAR
**2 x ELTA EL/M 2221 STGR
**1 x BEL APARNA
**HUMSA (hull-mounted sonar array)
**ATAS/Thales Sintra towed array systems
*Electronic Warfare & Countermeasures
**BEL Ajanta electronic warfare suite
*Armament
**1 x 76.2mm Otobreda, naval gun
**8 x VLS launched Klub/BrahMos, anti-ship cruise missiles
**2 x twin fire DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers
**2 x RBU-6000 (RPK-8) rocket launchers
**Shtil-1 missile system, with 24 short to medium range (30.58 km) missiles
**Barak SAM-launcher CIWS
**2 x AK-630 CIWS
*Aircraft Carried: 2 x HAL Dhruv or Sea King Mk. 42B helicopters.
==Unit Run==
Name 	Pennant	Laid down 	Launched 	Sea trials 	Commissioning 	Home port
INS Shivalik	F47 	11 July 2001 	18 April 2003 	February 2009	29 April 2010 Why Shivalik-class frigates matter to India 	Visakhapatnam
INS Satpura 	F48 	31 October 2002 	4 June 2004Cdr. A.K. Lambhate, "Stealth is Wealth", Sainik Samachar, Vol. 51, No. 14, 16–31 July 2004, Ministry of Defence (India).	2010–2011 	20 August 2011 India to boost 'blue-water' warfare punch with two new stealth frigates	Visakhapatnam
INS Sahyadri	F49 	30 September 2003	27 May 2005 	2011–2012 	21 July 2012 	Visakhapatnam
==References==
Category:Frigates
Category:India
Category:Indian Navy
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Short 330

The Short 330 (also SD3-30) is a small transport aircraft produced by Short Brothers. It seats up to 30 people and was relatively inexpensive and had low maintenance costs at the time of its introduction in 1976. The 330 was based on the SC.7 Skyvan.
==Variants==
*Short 330-100: The original production model with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45A and -45B turboprop engines.
*Short 330-200: A variant that included minor improvements and the more powerful t & Whitney Canada PT6A-45R engine.
*Short 330-UTT: The Utility Tactical Transport version of the 330-200, with a strengthened cabin floor and inward-opening paratroop doors.
*Sherpa: Freighter version of the 330-200 with a full width rear cargo ramp
*Short C-23 Sherpa: Military configured Short Sherpa.
==Users==
*Tanzania
**Tanzanian Air Force
*Thailand
**Royal Thai Army
**Royal Thai Police
*United Arab Emirates
**United Arab Emirates Air Force
*United States
**United States Air Force
**United States Army
*Venezuela
**Venezuelan Air Force
==See Also==
*Short 360
*Short C-23 Sherpa
*Short SC.7 Skyvan
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Short 360

The Short 360 (also SD3-60; also Shorts 360) is a commuter aircraft that was built by British manufacturer Short Brothers during the 1980s. The Short 360 seats up to 39 passengers and was introduced into service in November 1982. It is a larger version of the Short 330. It is also affectionately known in aviation circles as "The Shed".
==Users==
*United States
**United States Army
*Venezuela
**Venezuelan Air Force
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Short Brothers

Short Brothers plc, usually referred to as Shorts or Short, is an aerospace company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Shorts was founded in 1908 in London, and was the first company in the world to make production aircraft. It was particularly notable for its flying boat designs manufactured into the 1950s.
In 1943 Shorts was nationalised and later denationalised, and in 1948 moved from its main base at Rochester, Kent to Belfast. In the 1960s, Shorts mainly produced turboprop airliners, major components for aerospace primary manufacturers, and missiles for the British Armed Forces.
In 1989 Shorts was bought by Bombardier, and is today the largest manufacturing concern in Northern Ireland. Prior to that merger, the authorized capital share by the owner was: HM Government, 69.5% (majority share;) Rolls-Royce Ltd, 15.25%; Harland & Wolff Ltd, 15.25%.
The company's products include aircraft components, engine nacelles and aircraft flight control systems for its parent company Bombardier Aerospace, and for Boeing, Rolls-Royce Deutschland, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney.
Category:Aerospace Manufacturers
Category:Bombardier
Category:Companies
Category:Defense Contractors
Category:Short Brothers
Category:United Kingdom
Short C-23 Sherpa

The Short C-23 Sherpa is a small military transport aircraft built by Short Brothers. The C-23A and C-23B are variants of the Short 330 and the C-23B+ is a variant of the Short 360.
==Variants==
*C-23A Sherpa: Twin-engine transport aircraft for the U.S. Air Force based on the Short 330-UTT; it was fitted with a strengthened cabin floor with a roller conveyor system, plus a forward cargo door on the port side of the fuselage, equipped with a hydraulically operated full-width rear cargo door/ramp; 18 built.
*C-23B: Twin-engine transport aircraft for the US Army National Guard, similar to the C-23A, but with cabin windows, stronger landing-gear, inward-opening paratroop doors at the rear of the fuselage and an air-operable two-section cargo ramp; 16 built.
*C-23B+ Super Sherpa: Short 360 aircraft purchased as used aircraft by the U.S. Army and modified by the West Virginia Air Center (WVAC) for the replacement of the rear fuselage of the Short 360, with its single tall fin, with the twin tail and rear loading ramp of the Short Sherpa. 28 civil aircraft were modified.
*C-23C: Both C-23B and C-23B+ with flightdeck avionic upgrade under the "Avionics System Cockpit Upgrade" program, 43 modified.
*C-23D: C-23C with upgraded avionics under the "Safety Avionics Modification" program from 2010, program was cancelled and only four aircraft were modified.
==Users==
*Brazil
**Brazilian Army
*Djibouti
**Djibouti Air Force
*Philippines
**Philippine Army
**Philippine Coast Guard
*United States
**United States Air Force
**United States Army
***United States Army National Guard
**United States Forest Service
**NASA
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Short SC.7 Skyvan

The Short SC.7 Skyvan (nicknamed the "Flying Shoebox") is a British 19-seat twin-turboprop aircraft manufactured by Short Brothers of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used mainly for short-haul freight and skydiving.
The Skyvan is a high wing, twin-engined all-metal monoplane with a mid-mounted tailplane and twin rudders. The first flight of the Skyvan, the Skyvan 1, was on January 17th, 1963. It is called "the shed" by pilots and crew.
The Short 330 and Short 360 are stretched models of the original SC.7, designed as regional airliners.
==Users==
*Argentina
**Argentine Coast Guard
*Austria
**Austrian Air Force
*Botswana
**Botswana Defence Force Air Wing
*Ecuador
**Ecuadorian Air Force
*Gambia
**Gambia Air Force
*Ghana
**Ghana Air Force
*Guyana
**Guyana Air Force
*Indonesia
**Indonesian Air Force
*Japan
**Japan Coast Guard
*Lesotho
**Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing
*Malawi
**Malawi Police Force
*Mauritania
**Mauritanian Air Force
*Mexico
**Mexican Air Force
*Nepal
**Nepalese Army
***Nepalese Army Air Service
*Oman
**Royal Air Force of Oman
*Panama
**Panamanian Aeronaval Service
*Singapore
**Republic of Singapore Air Force
*South Africa
**South African Air Force
*Thailand
**Royal Thai Police
*United Arab Emirates
**United Arab Emirates Air Force
*Yemen
**Yemen Air Force
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Short Tucano

The Short Tucano is a two-seat turboprop basic trainer built by Short Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a license-built version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB 312 Tucano. The main operator is the Royal Air Force with exports to Kenya and Kuwait.
==Users==
*Kenya
**Kenyan Air Force
*Kuwait
**Kuwait Air Force
*United Kingdom
**Empire Test Pilots' School
**Royal Air Force
***Central Flying School
==See Also==
===Related Development===
*Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
*Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
===Comparable Aircraft===
*Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
*Fuji T-5
*PZL-130 Orlik
*Pilatus PC-7
*Pilatus PC-9
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Shunkou-class Patrol Vessel

The Shunkou-class large patrol vessel is a type of patrol vessel used by the Japan Coast Guard. It is ~140 meters long, has a displacement of over 6,700 tons, has a speed of 25 knots (46.3 km/h), and can carry two helicopters. The first ship entered service in 2020 and two more are planned for construction.
==Unit Run==
*JCGS Shunkou (PLH-42)
*JCGS Asanagi (PLH-43)
*JCGS Yumihari (PLH-44)
*JCGS Kanbai (PLH-45) - fitting out
Category:Japan
Category:Japan Coast Guard
Category:Patrol Vessels
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Sierra-class Nuclear Attack Submarine

The Sierra I-class or Project 945 (Барракуда/Barrakuda) nuclear submarine was the Soviet Union's successor class to the partly successful Project 705 Lira-class submarine. The Sierra class has a light and strong titanium pressure hull which enables the class to dive to greater depths, reduce the level of radiated noise and increase resistance to torpedo attacks. It is powered by a single OK-650 pressurized water reactor. Sierra I and its successor Sierra II classes submarines are designed by Lazurit Central Design Bureau.
The Sierra II-class or Project 945A (Кондор/Kondor) nuclear submarine was a successor to the Sierra I with improved quieting and sonar. The Sierra II was specifically developed for search and destroy missions against US nuclear submarines. It has a smaller turning circle than any other modern submarine, with speeds and diving depth greater than its American counterparts.
==Unit Run==
===Project 945===
*RFK Carp (K-239)
*RFK Krab (K-258)
*RFK Kostroma (K-276)
===Project 945A===
*RFK Pskov (K-336)
*RFK Zubatka (K-435)
*RFK Nizhniy Novgorod (K-534)
===Project 945AB===
*RFK Mars (K-536)
*RFK Okun (K-123)
Category:Russia
Category:Russian Navy
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Category:Soviet Navy
Category:Soviet Union
Category:Submarines
Sierra Leone Air Force

The Sierra Leone Air Force is the air warfare arm of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces. In 1973 the air force was established with Swedish help in the form of two Saab-MFI 15 two seat trainers. Saab also supplied two model 300 (269C) light helicopters for additional training with Ghanaian help, plus another was acquired as a presidential transport but was replaced in 1976 by a MBB Bo105. In 1978 both the helicopters and light trainers were sold and the air arm disappeared; the Bo 105 was transferred to the civil register in 1985. In 1984 two Aérospatiale SA355F Ecureuil 2 helicopters entered service with the ministry of defense. Five mercenary operated Mil Mi-24V and two Mil Mi-8 helicopters entered service from 1995.
The Republic of Sierra Leone Air Force was merged with the other services to form the RSL Armed Forces from 2002. Sierra Leone has a very small air component with a limited offensive capability. The status of its equipment is unknown, but the aircraft are not operable.
Category:Air Forces
Category:Sierra Leone
Category:Sierra Leone Air Force
Category:Sierra Leone Armed Forces
Sigma-class Corvette

The Sigma-class corvette is a Dutch-built family of modular naval vessels, of corvette size. The basic design of the Sigma Patrol Series can vary as the hull segments are designed as components. Ships can vary in the number of hull segments and in the order in which they are placed. Sigma stands for Ship Integrated Geometrical Modularity Approach. The ship's main dimensions are named in the types itself, SIGMA 9113 stands for 91 metres (298 ft 7 in) long and with a beam of 13 metres (42 ft 8 in). Likewise, the SIGMA 10513, is 105 metres (344 ft 6 in) in length with a beam of 13 meters.
The design was derived from the earlier High Speed Displacement hull form by MARIN Teknikk AS in the 1970s.
==Unit Run==
===Indonesia===
====Sigma 9113====
*KRI Diponegoro (365)
*KRI Sultan Hasanuddin (366)
*KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (367)
*KRI Frans Kaisiepo (358)
====Sigma 10514====
*KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331)
*KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332)
===Mexico===
*ARM Reformador - under construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
*ARM Unnamed - planned for construction
===Morocco===
*Tarik Ben Ziyad (613)
*Sultan Moulay Ismail (614)
*Allal Ben Abdellah (615)
===Vietnam===
*Trần Khánh Dư (HQ-017) - under construction
*Phạm Ngũ Lão (HQ-018) - under construction
*Nguyen Van Tru (HQ-019) - under construction
*Trần Nhật Duật (HQ-020) - under construction
Category:Corvettes
Category:Indonesian Navy
Category:Mexican Navy
Category:Netherlands
Category:Royal Moroccan Navy
Category:Ship Classes
Category:Ships
Category:Vietnam People's Navy
Sikorsky AH-60 Arpía

The Sikorsky AH-60 Arpía is a gunship helicopter based on the developed by the Colombian Air Force, Elbit Systems, and Sikorsky that is based on the UH-60 Blackhawk. It is a result of the need for the Colombian Air Force to have a helicopter that stands out for being able to perform combat tasks and that could also be occasionally used as a utility helicopter , the Harpy is essentially a UH-60L to which more has been added equipment and armament both internally and externally. The platforms were received by the Colombian Air Force in two lots in 1999 and 2002 respectively.
==Users==
*Colombia
**Colombian Air Force
==See Also==
===Related Development===
*Sikorsky S-70
**Sikorsky HH-60 Jayhawk
**Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk
**Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk
**Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk
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Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King

The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed for shipboard use. The Canadian variant is based on the US Navy's SH-3 (or S-61) and has been continuously in service with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces from 1963 to 2001. It has been replaced by the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone as Canada's anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
==Variants==
*CH-124: Anti-submarine warfare helicopter for the Royal Canadian Navy (41 assembled by United Aircraft of Canada).
*CH-124A: The Sea King Improvement Program (SKIP) added modernized avionics as well as improved safety features.
*CH-124B: Alternate version of the CH-124A without a dipping sonar but formerly with a MAD sensor and additional storage for deployable stores.
*CH-124B2: Six CH-124Bs were upgraded to the CH-124B2 standard in 1991–1992. The revised CH-124B2 retained the sonobuoy processing gear to passively detect submarines but, the aircraft was now also fitted with a towed-array sonar to supplement the ship's sonar.
*CH-124C: One CH-124 operated by the Helicopter Operational Test and Evaluation Facility located at CFB Shearwater. Used for testing new gear, and when not testing new gear, it is deployable to any Canadian Forces ship requiring a helicopter.
*CH-124U: Unofficial designation for four CH-124s that were modified for passenger/freight transport. One crashed in 1973, and the survivors were later refitted to become CH-124As.
==Users==
*Canada
**Royal Canadian Navy
==See Also==
*Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King
*Westland WS-61 Sea King
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Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone

The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipboard helicopter manufactured by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the Canadian Forces. A military variant of the Sikorsky S-92, the CH-148 is designed for shipboard operations and has replaced the venerable CH-124 Sea King, which has been in operation since the early 1960 to the early 2000s. The helicopter will be operated by the Canadian Forces Maritime Command and be used in ASW operations. The Canadian Forces operate seventy-eight Cyclone helicopters in the Fleet Air Arm.
==Squadrons==
*HSC-890 "Spartans" - Caribbean Squadron
*HSC-891 "Sea Knights" - Atlantic Fleet
*HSC-892 "Battlecats" - Atlantic Fleet
*HSC-893 "Grandmasters" - Pacific Fleet
*HSC-894 "Vanguards" - Arctic Squadron
*HSC-895 "Bloodhounds" - Pacific Fleet
==See Also==
===Related Development===
*Sikorsky S-70
*Sikorsky S-92
*Sikorsky VH-92
===Comparable Aircraft===
*AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin
*Changhe Z-18F
*Eurocopter AS532SC Cougar
*Kamov Ka-27
*NHIndustries NH90
*Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk
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