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Sea Wasp

Saab Sea Wasp is a portable tethered underwater EOD ROV for locating, identifying and neutralising underwater IEDs and other ordnance in harbours, rivers,...

Facts

Company
Saab
Product type
rov
Status
active
Primary capability
underwater_eod
Website
https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2016/saab-develops-underwater-anti-ied-robot

About Sea Wasp

Saab Sea Wasp is a portable tethered underwater EOD ROV for locating, identifying and neutralising underwater IEDs and other ordnance in harbours, rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

Market context

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Summary

Type: Underwater EOD ROV

Core: Sea Wasp

Function: Remote underwater ordnance intervention

Audience: Naval and EOD operators

Specifications

depth_rating
Operational depth 150 m m
dimensions
Width 0.5 m m
dof
Five-function manipulator arm functions
height_m
Height 0.4 m m
length_m
Length 1.3 m m
supported_conditions
Operational current greater than 2.5 knots kn
system_components
Designed for operation by a two-person team people
weight_kg
Weight in air less than 75 kg kg

Operations

Environment
harbor, underwater infrastructure, strong-current conditions, 0-150 m depth
Primary user
explosive ordnance disposal teams, public safety and naval operators
Role
underwater IED identification, inspection, ordnance intervention
Interaction model
tethered remote operation, two-person team
Mobility class
tethered work-class compact ROV
Product detail
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