In service 2006–present Range 500 NM Length 11 m Builder Elbit Systems | Operators Israeli NavyUS Navy Speed 45 kt Launched 2006 Tonnage 4,000 kg | |
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Silver Marlin is an Israeli unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for maritime patrol missions. It is equipped with a 7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station as well as observation and satellite communication systems. It has an endurance of 24–36 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance, force protection/anti-terror, anti-surface & anti-mine warfare, search & rescue, port & waterway patrol, battle damage assessment, pollution detection & treatment as well as electronic warfare.
The Silver Marlin is 10.67 m (35.0 ft) long and 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) weight, and it has 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload capacity, and is powered by two 315 hp diesel engines.
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