HEU HiSiBi Sky Journey 1 USV
Sky Journey (Tian-Xing, 天行) 1 is a Chinese (USV) jointly developed by Harbin Engineering University (HEU) and Shenzhen HiSiBi Shipyard.[1][2][3] The existence of Sky Travel 1 usv was first revealed in December 2017 at the Fifth Chinese Oceanic Economic Exhibition jointly held by the provincial government of Guangdong and Chinese State Oceanic Administration in Zhanjiang.[1][2]
History | |
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PRC | |
Commissioned | 2017 |
In service | 10+ |
General characteristics | |
Type | USV |
Displacement | 7.5 long tons (7.6 t) |
Length | 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in) |
Propulsion | Combined marine diesel & electrical |
Speed | 50 kt |
Electronic warfare & decoys | None |
Armament | RCWS |
Armour | None |
Aircraft carried | None |
Completed in September 2017, Sky Journey 1 is an air-cushioned vehicle[2] designed to perform various military, paramilitary and police tasks,[1][2][3] and is equipped with RCWS that can be armed with various sensors and small cabiler guns.[2] The combined diesel and electric propulsion system enable the USV to reach top speed of 50 kts.[1][2][3] More than ten units have already been built by December 2017.[1] Specification:[1][2]
- Length: 12.2 meter
- Displacement: 7.5 ton
- Top speed: 50 kt
- Propulsion: combined diesel and electric
Name (English) |
Name (Han 中文) |
Displacement (t) | Commissioned | Status |
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Sky Journey 1 | 天行1号 | 7.5 | 2017 | Active |
References
- "Sky Journey 1 unmanned surface vehicle" (in Simplified Chinese). December 16, 2017.
- "Sky Journey 1 USV" (in Simplified Chinese). December 16, 2017.
- "Sky Journey 1" (in Simplified Chinese). June 21, 2021.