BlueWhale System ELI-3325

IAI BlueWhale System ELI-3325 is a large autonomous underwater vehicle for extended anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasure and intelligence missions with shore-based supervision.

Facts

  • Company: IAI Corporation
  • Type: Large Auv
  • Positioning: BlueWhale
  • Function: Underwater missions
  • Audience: Defense
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: https://www.iai.co.il/product/bluewhale-system-eli-3325/

Specifications

  • Onboard Controller: Manages sensors, communications, missions and power resources
  • Deployable Mast: Telescopic mast with patented submerged sensor/equipment protection container
  • Communications: Secured satellite-channel command-and-control integration
  • Sensor Scope: Surface/subsurface sensors with onboard target detection, tracking and processing
  • Operating Waters: Open-sea and littoral-water missions
  • Endurance: Continuous operation for 2–3 weeks depending on mission
  • Transport Format: Transported in a 40-foot shipping container
  • Mission Modes: ASW, MCM and intelligence missions

Market context

Defense

  • Peer Group: Autonomous underwater vehicle, Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle

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