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9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version · Length
Single source9 metres (29 ft 6.3 in)[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Protector USV | Silver Marlin |
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| Complement | Not applicable | — |
| Type | unmanned surface vehicle (USV)[source] | Rigid hull inflatable boat[source] |
| Designer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems[source] | — |
| Armament | Mini Typhoon Weapon Station[source] Mini-Typhoon stabilized weapon system[source]9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version | 7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station[source] |
| Propulsion | A single diesel engine drives water jets |
10.67 m (35.0 ft)[source]
9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version · Beam
Single source3.5m[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
9 m Protector configuration, not later 11 m version · Displacement
Single source4 tonnes[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.
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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| Builders | — | Elbit Systems[source] |
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| Operators | — | Israeli Navy US Navy[source] |
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| In service | — | 2006–present[source] |
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| Tonnage | — | 4,000 kg (8,800 lb)[source] |
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| Capacity | — | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload[source] |
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| Sensors & processing systems | — | electro-optical , obstacle avoidance sensors[source] |
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| National origin | — | Israel[source] |
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