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World’s Largest Submarine Drone Being Built In Germany

Uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) are getting bigger. The latest designs, being introduced in the United States, Britain, China and elsewhere, are several times bigger than most mainstream models already in service. With size, comes greater capability and flexibility. But it also adds complexity. So much more that the evolution of UUVs can be said to be slower so far than their cousins in the air. Yet the seas are changing.

Now German shipbuilder TKMS (Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems) is preparing to start construction of their MUM underwater drone. This drone is much larger than any known type. Assembly of the prototype MUM (Modifiable Underwater Mothership) is expected to start in the summer. Overall length of the prototype will be around 25 Meters (82 feet). [...] At face value this length is arounds the same as the U.S. Navy’s Orca XLUUV (extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle) with that design’s extended payload section included. [...]

The payload space is larger than other designs. It is approximately 10 tons in-water weight and the size of a 20 foot shipping container. This allows multiple smaller UUVs, remote operated vehicles (ROVs) or objects which can be placed on the sea floor. The prototype will be powered by hydrogen fuel cell AIP (air independent power) propulsion. This will generate around 80 kW nominal power and will be supplemented by lithium-ion batteries for peak loads. The power is enough for sensors and mechanical payloads as well as the two counter-rotating screws (propellers).

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...n-germany/

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