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Silver Marlin

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Silver Marlin
Class overview
BuildersElbit Systems
Operators
In service2006–present[1]
General characteristics
TypeRigid hull inflatable boat
Tonnage4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Length10.67 m (35.0 ft)
Speed45 kn
Range500 NM
Capacity2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload
Sensors and
processing systems
electro-optical, obstacle avoidance sensors
Armament7.62mm 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

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  1. ^ "Silver Marlin USV". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Elbit Systems of America Presents at Border Management and Technology Event". Wireless News – via HighBeam Research.
  3. ^ "Unmanned Surface Vehicle". Elbit Systems. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Elbit Systems Introduces Silver Marlin Unmanned Surface Vehicle". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Silver Marlin - Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)". Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  6. ^ "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]
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