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JARI USV vs Sea Hunter

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Specifications
JARI USV Sea Hunter
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Unmanned vessel Unmanned vessel
Type Uncrewed surface vehicle Unmanned surface vehicle
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation Leidos
Year introduced 2019 2016
Number built 1 unit 2 units
Estimated unit price NA $20 million
Displacement 20 tons 135 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 500 nm 10,000 nm
Length 15.0 m 40.0 m
Beam 4.8 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
JARI USV Sea Hunter
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 2x Diesel engines, twin screws

Overview

The JARI USV and the Sea Hunter are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The Sea Hunter displaces 135 tons — 6.8x the JARI USV's 20 tons. The JARI USV reaches 42 knots vs 27 knots for the Sea Hunter. Operational range is 500 nautical miles for the JARI USV vs 10,000 for the Sea Hunter.

The JARI USV was produced in 1 units vs 2 for the Sea Hunter. The JARI USV was commissioned in 2019, 3 years after the Sea Hunter (2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the JARI USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has greater displacement at 135 tons compared to the JARI USV's 20 tons.
Which is faster, the JARI USV or Sea Hunter?
The JARI USV is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Sea Hunter's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the JARI USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the JARI USV's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the JARI USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the JARI USV's 15.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JARI USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the JARI USV.