The boats are powered by two Scania DI16 007 diesel engines, each with an output of 900 horsepower (670 kW), driving two Rolls-Royce 40A3 water jets.

The boats have an aluminium hull and a superstructure made of composite materials, and offer a ballistic protection which is at same level or even exceeds that of the Patria Pasi APC.

[1][3] Served by a crew of six (two professional officers and four conscripts), the Jehu-class boats are designed to transport 25 troops in the enclosed cabin.

In addition to landing and combat operations, the boats can be quickly converted for medical and evacuation tasks as well as act as command launches.

In future, the modular construction allows fitting of naval mine rails or a light anti-ship missile system.