Unmanned surface ship model introduced at the World Defense Exhibition (WDS) 2024. Photo: Navy Registration
According to the manufacturer, these two vehicles are equipped with modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, automatic navigation and high-speed communications, allowing them to navigate automatically or semi-automatically in many other situations. together.
USV11 and USV17 are designed to perform a variety of missions, including maritime counterterrorism, peacekeeping, patrol, search and rescue, security surveillance, anti-smuggling and maritime warfare. The vehicle is also capable of escorting or protecting larger ships, transporting and providing coastal fire support.
In terms of technical specifications, USV11 is 10.6m long, 3m wide and 1.5m high. The vehicle can reach a maximum speed of up to 88.9km/h, a cruise speed of 55.56km/h and a range of 370km, and can carry a crew of six people for manned operations. Meanwhile, USV17 has a larger size with a length of 17.7m, width of 4.2m and height of 1.4m, can reach a maximum speed of more than 92.6km/h and an operating range of about 556km. Both of these USV models are made from glass fiber composite materials, using propulsion engines, navigation radar, AIS, electronic compass and other optional communication devices.
* Russia sells Pantsir-S1 missile system to Saudi Arabia
According to information from media agencies RID of Italy, Russia has completed the sale and transfer of Pantsir-S1 air defense missile systems to Saudi Arabia, in the context that Russia is subject to global economic sanctions due to conducting a special military campaign. special.
Missile system combined with anti-aircraft artillery Pantsir-S1. Photo: Rosoboronexport
With this deal, Saudi Arabia becomes the third country from the Persian Gulf to own this system, after the UAE and Oman. However, information about the quantity and specific configuration of this deal has not yet been disclosed.
Pantsir-S1, NATO designation SA-22 Greyhound, is a missile system combined with anti-aircraft artillery capable of destroying short- and medium-range aerial targets. This system is built to protect military bases, areas, and key industrial facilities against attacks by aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, high-precision weapons, and guided bombs; contributing to strengthening the air defense system, as well as destroying light armored vehicles.
Pantsir-S1 is equipped with radar and electro-optical system to help detect, track and attack targets within a range of 36km at an altitude of 15km. The system can track 20 targets at the same time and simultaneously attack 3 of them with missiles. In addition, Pantsir-S1 is also highly mobile, capable of reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h on the road.
Pantsir-S1 is one of the few air defense complexes in the world capable of firing while moving. Pantsir-S1 is equipped with two 30mm dual-barreled guns and 12 surface-to-air missiles. In addition, Pantsir-S1 is also equipped with a powerful phased array radar, which can detect not only large targets, but even small aircraft.
Quynh Oanh (Synthetic)
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