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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Youngblood · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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Measured figures
Length
Single source39 ft (12 m)[source]
9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Fleet-class unmanned surface vessel | Protector USV |
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| Complement | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Builders | Textron[source] | — |
| Operators | United States Navy[source] | — |
| Cost | $5-6 million[source] | — |
| Built | 2008-present[source] | — |
| Completed | — | |
| Active |
9 metres (29 ft 6.3 in)[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version
9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version · Draught
Single source0.46m[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Class & type | Fleet[source] | — |
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| Type | Unmanned surface vehicle[source] | unmanned surface vehicle (USV)[source] |
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| Capacity | 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) (4,300 lb (2,000 kg) towing capacity)[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | United States[source] United States[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems[source] |
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| Armament | — | Mini Typhoon Weapon Station[source] Mini-Typhoon stabilized weapon system[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version |
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| Propulsion | — | A single diesel engine drives water jets[source] Water jet[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version |
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| Control | — | The Protector is remotely controlled and can be operated with guidance from a commander and operator located ashore or aboard a manned vessel[source] |
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| Engine | — | Diesel[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version |
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| Cost per unit | — | $3,175,000[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version |
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| Navigation | — | Radar , GPS and INS[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version |
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| Sensors and processing systems | — | TOPLITE electro-optic surveillance and targeting system (incorporating FLIR , Digital CCD surveillance camera and laser rangefinders )[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version |
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| Reported operators | — |
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