| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Elbit Systems |
| Operators | |
| In service | 2006–present [1] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Rigid hull inflatable boat |
| Tonnage | 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) |
| Length | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| Speed | 45 kn |
| 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 |
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 and anti-mine warfare, search and rescue, port and waterway patrol, battle damage assessment, pollution detection and treatment as well as electronic warfare. [4]
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
- ^ "Silver Marlin USV". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Elbit Systems of America Presents at Border Management and Technology Event". Wireless News – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ "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)". Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. 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.[ incomplete short citation]