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Pluto Plus at Norwegian minehunter KNM Hinnøy

The Pluto Plus is an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) designed for use in underwater mine identification and destruction by militaries. [1] The vehicle is battery operated, has a maximum speed of 6 kt, and an endurance of 2 to 6 hours. Its ability to be fitted with a wireless link makes it suitable for counter-terrorism purposes. [2] The Pluto's UUV family is developed and build by the company Gaymarine Srl in Lomazzo ( Italy). The Columbia Group is the exclusive licensee for fabrication of the Pluto Plus in the United States. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Columbia Group to Supply Pluto Plus UUVs to Egyptian Navy".
  2. ^ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS".
  3. ^ "Columbia Group to Supply Pluto Plus UUVs to Egyptian Navy".