16-foot modular tactical USV built on GARC's proven hull with increased payload, range, and mission flexibility for contested maritime operations.
Chaser is a military USV platform developed by BlackSea Technologies in United States. 16-foot modular tactical USV built on GARC's proven hull with increased payload, range, and mission flexibility for contested maritime operations. It is positioned for maritime domain awareness, distributed ISR, communications relay, surface operations support, contested logistics, and modular payload operations missions and is listed publicly as under development. Published specifications captured in this database include a published length of about 4.95 m, a reported range of about 3519 km, reported speed of 22 kn cruise; 40 kn sprint, and payload information listed as 1,380 lbs (626 kg); swap-ready modular payload system. The platform is described as autonomous in terms of control and autonomy. Its concept emphasizes persistent on-water presence, modular payload integration, and lower operating burden than a comparable crewed craft. Additional context: Spec sheet lists 4.95 m x 1.90 m, 5,130 lbs full load displacement, 1,380 lbs payload, 190 gal diesel, 200 HP, 22 kn cruise / 40 kn sprint, 1,900 nmi @ 5 kts / 875 nmi @ 22 kts, Sea State 5; payloads swappable in under 4 hours without platform redesign.
Spec sheet lists 4.95 m x 1.90 m, 5,130 lbs full load displacement, 1,380 lbs payload, 190 gal diesel, 200 HP, 22 kn cruise / 40 kn sprint, 1,900 nmi @ 5 kts / 875 nmi @ 22 kts, Sea State 5; payloads swappable in under 4 hours without platform redesign.
Naval News had the opportunity to interview Todd Greene, Director of Advanced Technologies at BlackSea Technologies, about their Comet and Chaser unmanned surface vehicles (USV), with initial production articles on display at Sea Air Space…