Mission Specialist Defender
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Overview
Heavy-payload ROV built for challenging missions and frequently marketed into defense/EOD roles.
Mission Specialist Defender is a military ROV platform developed by VideoRay in United States. Heavy-payload ROV built for challenging missions and frequently marketed into defense/EOD roles. Primary published roles include heavy-payload missions, EOD, and complex control tasks. Published specifications include length about 0.711 m; depth rating up to 300 m; speed Forward thrust 23.6 kg; reverse 15.0 kg; lateral 8.6 kg; 4 horizontal and 3 vertical thrusters; payload/configuration notes: Larger payloads and specialized operations; lifting 9.5 kg; optional manipulator, sonar, USBL, and navigation package. Its control mode is described publicly as remotely operated. Current public status: active. Current official Defender datasheet lists 300 m standard depth with 1,000 m optional configuration.
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Current official Defender datasheet lists 300 m standard depth with 1,000 m optional configuration.