11-meter combat-ready USV with 45+ knot speed, twin Volvo D6 propulsion, Seakeeper stabilization, and ~1,000 nmi range for distributed maritime operations.
Comet is a military USV platform developed by BlackSea Technologies in United States. 11-meter combat-ready USV with 45+ knot speed, twin Volvo D6 propulsion, Seakeeper stabilization, and ~1,000 nmi range for distributed maritime operations. It is positioned for surface warfare, air defense support, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, electronic warfare, and maritime domain awareness missions and is listed publicly as under development. Published specifications captured in this database include a published length of about 11 m, a reported range of about 1852 km, reported speed of 45+ kn, and payload information listed as 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) including fuel. 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 11-meter USV, twin Volvo D6 propulsion, semi-planing hull, 45+ kn speed, ~1,000 nmi range, 8,000 lb payload including fuel; potential payloads include AAW, MCM, SUW, ASW, c-C5IRST, EW, C-UAS, MDA, and HVU escort; Seakeeper stabilization for high sea states.
Spec sheet lists 11-meter USV, twin Volvo D6 propulsion, semi-planing hull, 45+ kn speed, ~1,000 nmi range, 8,000 lb payload including fuel; potential payloads include AAW, MCM, SUW, ASW, c-C5IRST, EW, C-UAS, MDA, and HVU escort; Seakeeper stabilization for high sea states.
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…