SU-1 (Swift Undertaker-1)
Product descripton: SU-1 (Swift Undertaker-1) by Swiftships
The SU-1 (Swift Undertaker-1) is a 2.13 m Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) engineered for autonomous underwater operations in demanding maritime environments. Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Mine Countermeasures (MCM), and Environmental Survey missions, the platform combines high endurance, modular payload integration, and advanced underwater navigation in a compact, transportable system.
The SU-1 features a rugged aluminum structural frame, durable HDPE outer shell, and a free-flooding hull that minimizes buoyancy complexity while improving reliability and survivability. Its low-power architecture, modular payload bay, integrated sensor suite, and two-way communications provide a flexible solution for a wide range of military and scientific underwater missions.
Technical specifications
Key Features
- Autonomous UUV for ISR, mine countermeasures, and environmental surveys
- Free-flooding hull for enhanced durability and operational reliability
- High-endurance operation with modular lithium-ion battery system
- Maximum operating depth of 100 m (330 ft)
- Operational range of 250 NM at 3 knots
- Dual axial and vertical thrusters for precise maneuvering and depth control
- Advanced underwater navigation using DVL, INS, and altimeter fusion
- Forward-looking sonar with EO/IR and electromagnetic sensors
- Modular payload bay for mission-specific equipment
- Integrated acoustic, RF, and satellite communications
- Compact and transportable by air, sea, or land
Primary Mission Profiles
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
- Environmental monitoring
- Hydrographic and seabed surveys
- Underwater inspection
- Maritime security operations
- Scientific and research missions
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Length | 7 ft (2.13 m) |
| Beam | 1.6 ft (0.49 m) | |
| Maximum Operating Depth | 330 ft (100 m) | |
| Performance | Range | 250 NM @ 3 knots |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 30 knots | |
| Weight | Vehicle Weight | 100 lb (45 kg) NP |
| Battery System | Battery Type | Modular |
| Battery Capacity | 15.5 kWh | |
| Battery Configuration | 6 × 2.5 kWh Lithium-Ion | |
| Machinery | Propulsion | 48 V DC Electric (2,400 RPM) |
| Thrusters | 2 Axial + 2 Vertical | |
| Recharge Time | Up to 60 minutes | |
| Electronics | Guidance | PCB/Micro Controls (RS485) |
| Navigation | Fusion of DVL, INS, and Altimeter | |
| Situational Awareness | Gemini 1200ik Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) | |
| Communications | Iridium 9603N | |
| Modem | RockBLOCK 9603 | |
| Altimeter | ISA500 with AHRS | |
| Battery Management System | Integrated BMS for Hotel Loads | |
| Antenna | Shakespeare 5912 | |
| Mission & Systems | Primary Mission | ISR |
| Data Management | 4 GB Flash | |
| Software | GUI-Based Tool Suite | |
| Positioning | Acoustic/RF (40–600 ft) | |
| Positioning System | Bathymetric / Quick-look GPS | |
| Sensors | Electromagnetic (EM) and EO/IR | |
| Transportability | Transport | Air, Sea, or Land |
| Technology Readiness | TRL | Craft: TRL 7; Technology: TRL 7 |