Protector

Unmanned Surface Vessels

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Basic Information

Name

Protector

Designation

Protector

Alternate Designation

Death Shark

Equipment Type

Unmanned Surface Vessels

Manufacturer

Rafael, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin

Date of Introduction

2007

Description

Protector is an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) developed by Rafael to perform force protection, anti-terror, and surveillance and reconnaissance missions around ports, reveries and coastal waterways. Remote-controlled and stealthy, the Protector is equipped with electro-optic (Toplite) sensors, search radar and a stabilized mini-Typhoon (MK 49 Mod 0) gun system. It has been successfully demonstrated in military operations in the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea. Protector has been deployed by the Israel Defense Forces. Basically, Protector is a high-speed boat with a propulsion system based on waterjets powered by diesel engine. The boat length varies from 9 to 11 meters. BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Rafael are teaming to offer the Protector for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and the US Coast Guard's Deepwater programs.

Naval & Littoral Specifications

Crew 0

Overview (Deagel)

Group Unmanned Surface Vessels

Status Active

Also Known As Death Shark

Origin Israel

Contractors Rafael*, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2007

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 0

Dimensions — Length 11 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 12.7 millimeter

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: SPIKE NLOS (2)

Item 2 Naval Gun Systems: Typhoon (1)

Item 3 Optronic Systems: Toplite (1)

Details

Country of Origin Israel

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000016

Classification

Domain

Naval & Littoral

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

11 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

—

Operators (1)

Israel

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