A18-M Context

Specifications

Sensor System: sonar resolution: 3 × 3 cm; max 360 m swath
Runtime: ≤24 h at approximately 1.54 m/s
Dimensions: Length from 4.5 m; body diameter 46.5 cm
Power: energy storage: 10.9 kWh
Max Speed: max; nominal 3–5 kn
Features: survey area: 20–40 km² per mission; area coverage rate 1.9 km²/h at 4 kn
Payload Capacity: sonar payload: UMISAS interferometric synthetic-aperture sonar; optional MBES or VSS
Onboard Processing: Raw sonar imagery pre-processed onboard before transfer to the command centre
Weight: From 442 kg
System Role: Minehunting AUV
Use Cases: Mine detection
Operating Environment: Naval teams
Operating Depth: Operating range 3–300 m