Orca XLUUV

Boeing Orca XLUUV is an extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle with a modular payload bay and hybrid propulsion for monthslong missions.

Facts

  • Company: Boeing
  • Type: Extra Large Auv
  • Positioning: Orca XLUUV
  • Function: Undersea missions
  • Audience: Naval operators
  • Status: Development
  • Website: https://www.boeing.com/defense/autonomous-and-unmanned-systems/xluuv

Specifications

  • Max Range Km: Range up to 6,500 nautical miles (approximately 12,038 km)
  • Payload Bay Length M: Payload section 34 ft / 10.4 m
  • Payload Capacity Tons: Payload up to 8 tons dry
  • Overall Length M: Overall length 51 ft / 15.5 m
  • Endurance: Monthslong autonomous endurance
  • Propulsion: Hybrid propulsion using batteries and marine diesel generators
  • Navigation Sensors: Kalman-filtered INS, DVL and depth sensors

Market context

Naval operators

  • Peer Group: Autonomous underwater vehicle, Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle, Marine Autonomy System
  • Workflow: Underwater Robotics
  • Customer Segment: Defense robotics

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