MANTAS T12 Class American Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
MANTAS T12 Class
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
MANTAS T12 Class American Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Designation
MANTAS T12 Class
Alternate Designation
MANTAS T12 Class
Equipment Type
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Manufacturer
Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC)
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The Man-Portable Tactical Autonomous Systems (MANTAS) T12 American Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) was launched in January 2018 at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 2018 National Symposium held in Washington DC, US. The MANTAS T-12 possesses advanced capabilities compared to its predecessors. It is intended to serve the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions of the naval forces.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Beam
0.91 m
Draft
17.80 m
Variants
MANTAS T-4
INA
MANTAS T-5
INA
MANTAS T-6
INA
MANTAS T-8
The MANTAS T-8 is the mid-size USV in the class, with a maximum weight and payload carrying capacity of 57kg (125lb) and 18kg (40lb), respectively. It is 241cm (95in) long, 66cm (26in) wide and 32cm (12.5in) high. The T-8 has a draft of 20.5cm (8in), which is the highest among the T-series USVs.
MANTAS T-8HY
INA
MANTAS T-16
INA
MANTAS T-20
INA
System
Alternative Designation
MANTAS T12 Class
Type
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Builder
Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC)
Crew
Unmanned
Ground Control Station (GCS)
The MANTAS T12 American Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) are controlled by a dedicated ground control station (GCS), using a meshed communications network. The GCS controls multiple USVs at a time and can deploy the vessels on multiple missions at a rapid pace.
Electro-Optic System
1 x SeaFlir 230 electro-optic system
Video Sensors
The high-definition video sensors on board the USV offer a 360° view during missions. The information obtained by the USV can be used to devise plans required for further action.
Payload Capacity
63.50 kg
Dimensions
Length
3.7 m
Height
35.6 cm
Beam
0.91 m
Draft
17.8 cm
Displacement, Standard
INA
Displacement, Full Load
INA
Propulsion System
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
111 km
Maximum Speed
20 kts (37 km/h)
Sea State
Sea state 4+
Endurance
INA
Sonar Systems
Side Scanning Sonar
1 x Teledyne Reson T20-P side sonar scanning device
Forward-Looking Sonar
1 x Teledyne BlueView M900 forward-looking sonar
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Note:
1 x Black Hornet nano unmanned aerial system (UAS) to carry out ISR missions.
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Countermeasures
INA
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
EW Intercept
INA
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.7 m
Width
0.91 m
Height
0.36 m
Weight
—
Operators (2)
United States
United Kingdom
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