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DSA 2016: Chinese Defence Industry Unveils High Speed Unmanned Surface Vessel.
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Chinese 13 meters USV at DSA 2016 |
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representative at the show told Navy Recognition that the vessel is 13
meters long (breadth of 4 meters and draft of 0,6 meters) and capable
of a maximum speed of 80 knots. The vessel is based on catamaran hull (for stability) fitted with surface drive propellers for speed. The hull is made of composite and carbon fiber. The range of the vessel is 200 nautical miles. |
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Chinese 13 meters USV at DSA 2016 |
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were explained that the first sea trials started at the end of 2015 and
are still ongoing. The tests are taking place in Qingdao (Tsingtao) a
city in eastern Shandong Province on the east coast of China. A manned (up to 8) variant of the vessel exists, but the main missions for the USV variant include: - Harbor surveillance - Coastal surveillance The vessel can be fitted with various mast configurations for radar and electro optic systems. Some sonars may also be deployed from the USV (anti-diver types). |
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Chinese 13 meters USV at DSA 2016 |
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