Navy Textron Systems continue CUSV unmanned surface ship tests

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Textron Systems, a unit of Textron, announced that it is currently performing a series of tests on its unmanned surface ship, called the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel.

“While undergoing testing in Florida, our Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) and Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) continue to demonstrate their cutting-edge capabilities designed to support the needs of our warfighters,” the company said on Facebook.

The CUSV is a fourth-generation Unmanned Surface Vehicle developed by Textron Systems and AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems with the support of Maritime Applied Physics Corp (MAPC).


According to the company’s website, the CUSV system continues to feature the maritime version of Textron’s proven, common command-and-control system — a trusted system that has successfully supported unmanned aircraft during more than one million flight hours.

“Whether in a mine sweeping and neutralization role; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); harbor security; monitoring or protection, our fourth-generation CUSV is a mature, multi-mission and multi-payload capable vehicle with significant in-water experience,” said the company.

Textron Systems continue CUSV unmanned surface ship tests

Textron Systems, a unit of Textron, announced that it is currently performing a series of tests on its unmanned surface ship, called the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel. “While undergoing testing in Florida, our Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) and Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) continue to...

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OVERVIEW​

Textron Systems' CUSV system continues to feature the maritime version of our proven, common command-and-control system — a trusted system that has successfully supported unmanned aircraft during more than one million flight hours.
Whether in a mine sweeping and neutralization role; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); harbor security; monitoring or protection, our fourth-generation CUSV is a mature, multi-mission and multi-payload capable vehicle with significant in-water experience.
You can trust our proven CUSV system to enhance maritime power, while keeping personnel out of harm’s way.

ENDURANCE​

20+ hours

TOWING CAPACITY​

4,000+ pounds force at 20 knots

DATA LINK​

Agnostic

SURVIVABILITY​

Up to Sea State 5 (13 foot/4 meter waves)

FEATURES:​

• High endurance
• Satellite communications capable
• Compliant with NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4586, Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS) protocol and Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) communication architecture

PAYLOAD CAPABILITIES:​

• Mine countermeasures (MCM) to sweep, hunt and neutralize threats
• Surface warfare
• Expeditionary warfare
• ISR packages

SPECIFICATIONS​

Endurance	20+ hours
Towing Capacity	4,000+ pounds force at 20 knots
Range	140 km
Payload	Modular/multi-payload flexibility
Data Link	Agnostic
Survivability	Minimized pitch and roll movement, even in high sea states
Launch	From ports, well decks and both LCS configurations