USS Taurus (PHM-3) was the third ship of her class of hydrofoils operated by the United States Navy.

Pegasus class vessels were designed for high speed and mobility, and carried a powerful (for their size) armament.

The ship was named for the constellation Taurus.

In November 1972, The United States, Germany and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share the cost of the development of a Patrol Missile Hydrofoil.

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