Silver Marlin
Israeli unmanned surface vehicle
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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]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Elbit Systems |
| Operators | |
| 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 kn |
| Range | 500 NM |
| Capacity | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload |
| Sensors & 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]