Silver Marlin
Silver Marlin is an Israeli unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for maritime patrol missions.[3] It is equipped with a 7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station as well as observation and satellite communication systems. It has an endurance of 24–36 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance, force protection/anti-terror, anti-surface & anti-mine warfare, search & rescue, port & waterway patrol, battle damage assessment, pollution detection & treatment as well as electronic warfare.[4]
| Class overview | |
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| Builders: | Elbit Systems |
| Operators: |
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| In service: | 2006–present[2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Rigid hull inflatable boat |
| Tonnage: | 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) |
| Length: | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| Speed: | 45 kt |
| Range: | 500 NM |
| Capacity: | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload |
| Sensors and processing systems: | electro-optical, obstacle avoidance sensors |
| Armament: | 7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station |
The Silver Marlin is 10.67 m (35.0 ft) long and 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) weight, and it has 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload capacity, and is powered by two 315 hp diesel engines.[5][6]
References
- "Elbit Systems of America Presents at Border Management and Technology Event". Wireless News – via HighBeam Research.
- "Silver Marlin USV". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "Unmanned Surface Vehicle". Elbit Systems. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "Elbit Systems Introduces Silver Marlin Unmanned Surface Vehicle". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "Silver Marlin - Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "Elbit Systems unveils unmanned patrol boat: The Silver Marlin is 10.6 m long, has a maximum speed of 81 kmh, and has a range of 500 km". Globes – via HighBeam Research.
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