Over the Horizon Unmanned Surface Vessel

Name: Over the Horizon Unmanned Surface Vessel
Brand: MetalCraft Marine

Model OTH-USV (7M Interceptor)

Ocean-capable autonomous reconnaissance and surveillance USV chosen by the Department of Defense.

Description

The Over the Horizon USV (OTH-USV) is the next model in MetalCraft's Interceptor line, chosen by the Department of Defense as an ocean-capable autonomous vessel for reconnaissance and surveillance.

Key features

ISO Category A design
Engine isolators rated to 20 G
500 NM range at planing speed; test boat reached 43.5 knots
Cummins 480 HP diesel, ZF HD marine gear, Kongsberg A29-5 waterjet
LOA 25'4", beam 8'4"
Defensive or offensive payload options
First unit's autonomy suite developed by the USCG R&D Center; current project uses Auton and Perception suites by Huntington Ingalls Unmanned Systems
Fits in a 40 ft container with trailer

Applications

Defense and coast guard unmanned maritime operations.

Specifications

Max speed	43.5 Knots
L.O.A.	25'4"
B.O.A.	8'4"
Range	500 NM on plane
Engines	Cummins 480 Hp
Waterjet	Kongsberg A29-5

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Structurally reinforced stainless laser-plate heat-exchanger banks that replace failing pipe coils in barge and tanker cargo holds — built to survive sloshing loads in part-filled tanks while heating crude oil, caustic soda and other cargoes.

Equipment

Beta Marine US

Beta 25 Saildrive Engine (18.5 kW / 25 hp)

Beta 25 marine diesel engine with shallow sump, 18.5 kW / 25 hp @ 3,600 rpm, supplied with a Technodrive SeaProp 60 saildrive or with adaptor kits for existing Volvo 110S/120S/130S, Yanmar SD20 or Bukh saildrives. EPA Tier III compliant.

Equipment

Curtiss-Wright

Naval Steam Turbines

Mechanical-drive steam turbines for U.S. Navy ships: main propulsion, ship service and emergency turbine generator sets, and auxiliary pump drives.