Protector USV vs Sea Hunter
Overview
The Protector USV and the Sea Hunter are both Unmanned vessel classes.
The Sea Hunter displaces 135 tons — 34:1 the Protector USV's 4 tons. The Protector USV reaches 50 knots vs 27 knots for the Sea Hunter. Operational range is 400 nautical miles for the Protector USV vs 10,000 for the Sea Hunter.
Cost per hull is $3M for the Protector USV vs $20M for the Sea Hunter.
| Developed by Israel and introduced in 2005, the Protector USV is a maritime security vessel distinguished by its stealthy, rigid-hulled inflatable boat design. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Unmanned vessel |
| Type | Unmanned surface vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| Introduced by the United States in 2016, Sea Hunter is an autonomous trimaran unmanned surface vehicle designed primarily for tracking quiet diesel-electric submarines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Unmanned vessel |
| Type | Unmanned surface vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Leidos |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $20 million |
| Displacement | 4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 400 nm ◉ |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.5 m |
| Propulsion | Single diesel engine driving water jets |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 135 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Propulsion | 2x Diesel engines, twin screws |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Protector USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has greater displacement at 135 tons compared to the Protector USV's 4 tons.
Which is faster, the Protector USV or Sea Hunter?
The Protector USV is faster with a maximum speed of 50 knots compared to the Sea Hunter's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Protector USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Protector USV's 400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Protector USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Protector USV's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Protector USV or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Protector USV at $3 million.