Sead 23 Spanish Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Sead 23
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Sead 23 Spanish Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Designation
Sead 23
Alternate Designation
Sead 23
Equipment Type
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Manufacturer
Seadrone
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Sead 23 Spanish Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) is designed to perform a wide range of missions, including coastal reconnaissance, bathymetry, anti-submarine warfare, target detection and tracking, escort duties, and sensor deployment.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Beam
2.30 m
Draft
1.20 m
System
Alternative Designation
Sead 23
Type
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Builder
Seadrone
Crew
Unmanned
Payload Capacity
600 kg
Communications
The system's communications capabilities include dual communication channels via 4G and 5G networks, with operational control maintained within a 12-nautical-mile range using radio links.
Sensors
Its sensors include a high-resolution piloting camera with night vision and 20x zoom, a gyro-stabilized electro-optical turret with 36x optical and 12x digital zoom, a solid-state radar with multi-target tracking, a bi-frequency sonar, a multibeam sonar, AIS, and a multiparametric meteorological and motion sensor suite. The Sead 23 supports ISR, REA, and SAR missions, and can deploy rescue gear such as life jackets, flares, infrared beacons, and visual markers to assist in locating distressed individuals or signaling positions at sea.
Dimensions
Length
6.95 m
Height
INA
Beam
2.3 m
Draft
1.2 m
Displacement, Full Load
INA
Propulsion System
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
240 hp
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
33 knots (61 km/h)
Endurance
10 days at 10 knots (18.5 km/h)
Main Weapon System
Note
The platform supports modular payload integration, including gyro-stabilized optronic sensors, radars, deployable hydrophones, a 7.62 mm remote weapon station, lightweight torpedoes, and electronic warfare systems.
Protection
Hull
The Sead 23’s hull and architecture were designed to optimize stealth and seakeeping, with most of the deck kept clear and a foldable mast used for mounting sensors and other mission systems. This mast can be lowered remotely to facilitate launch and recovery. The vehicle includes Kevlar-armored zones and a high-resistance fender for protection.
Countermeasures
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Spain
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.95 m
Width
2.3 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Spain
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