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JARI USV vs Orca

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Specifications
JARI USV Orca
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Unmanned vessel Unmanned vessel
Type Uncrewed surface vehicle Extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation Boeing
Year introduced 2019 2023
Number built 1 unit NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 20 tons NA
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 8.0 knots
Range 500 nm 6,500 nm at 3 knots
Length 15.0 m 26.0 m
Beam 4.8 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
JARI USV Orca
Armament
  • 1 × 30 mm remote weapon station
  • 8 × VLS (Surface-to-air missiles, Anti-ship missiles)
  • 2 × rocket pods (optional, total of 4 × guided or unguided rockets)
  • 2 × single torpedo launchers (optional, lightweight torpedoes)

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Propulsion 1 × water jet Hybrid diesel/lithium-ion battery, diesel generators recharging while surfaced

Overview

The JARI USV and the Orca are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The JARI USV reaches 42 knots vs 8 knots for the Orca. Operational range is 500 nautical miles for the JARI USV vs 6,500 for the Orca.

The JARI USV was commissioned in 2019, 4 years before the Orca (2023).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the JARI USV or Orca?
The JARI USV has greater displacement at 20 tons compared to the Orca's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the JARI USV or Orca?
The JARI USV is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Orca's 8 knots.
Which has longer range, the JARI USV or Orca?
The Orca has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the JARI USV's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the JARI USV or Orca?
The Orca is longer at 26.0 meters compared to the JARI USV's 15.0 meters.