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Silver Marlin

Unmanned Surface Vesselconfirmed

Silver Marlin

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 and anti-mine warfare, search and rescue, port and waterway patrol, battle damage assessment, pollution detection and 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.

Specifications

TypeUnmanned Surface Vessel
OriginIsrael
ManufacturerElbit Systems
Introduced2006
StatusIn service
Length10.67 m
Speed45 kn
Main armament7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Israel—confirmed

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