Thursday, March 18, 2010

SeaStar

IOC: 2006

Origin
Israel

Contractor/s
Aeronautics Defense Systems

Description: The SeaStar is a remote-controlled, unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed for homeland security and naval applications. It is well suited for: harbor and strategic facility protection; coast patrol; ship protection; oil rig protection; optical and electro-magnetic field of sight extension; ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions; target designation; jamming and decoy missions; and force protection. Its open architecture design enables integration into any C4I network; command and control station integrated into air-, sea- and ground-based platforms; plug and play integration of any king of sensor or weapon payload; and execution of a variety of tactical missions.

The SeaStar vessel is equipped with a full array of sensors for a wide range of naval and maritime missions. So far Aeronautics Defense Systems has integrated the following payloads: day/night (EO/IR) sensors, target acquisition sensors, ESM/ECM ELINT/COMINT, sonar, non-lethal / weapon systems (water/noise/stun), and maritime stabilized gun and fire control system. The water jet propulsion is supported by two marine diesel engines each rated at 470-hp of power and allowing a cruise speed of 45 knots. The vessel can remain on station for ten hours at ranges of up to 300 nautical miles from its homeport.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Dimensions: Fuel Tank Capacity 1,000 l (263 gl), Height 2.3 m, Length 11 m, Width 3.5 m

Weights: Payload 2,500 kg (5,511 lb), Weight 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)

Performance: Cruise Speed 45 kt (83 kph), Endurance 10 hours, Radius of Operation 300 nautical mile ()

Power: Power 940 hp

Other: Number of Engines 2

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Operators

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Israel

Nigeria

Three systems with several vessels

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SeaStar

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
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