BlueWhale™ System ELI-3325
Product descripton: BlueWhale™ System ELI-3325 by IAI / Israel Aerospace Industries
Delving into the depths of maritime intelligence and warfare, the BlueWhale™ System (ELI-3325) from IAI ELTA emerges as a paragon of autonomous underwater capability. Engineered for stealth and endurance, BlueWhale™ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle specializes in a suite of critical missions from anti-submarine warfare (ASW) to mine countermeasures (MCM), and excels in the clandestine gathering of intelligence in the open seas and challenging littoral waters.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Deploys proven state-of-the art surface and sub-surface sensors
- Intelligent on-board controller for managing sensors, communications, missions, power resources and more
- Submarine like deployable and innovative mast which incorporates a patented container protecting the sensors and equipment when submerged
- Endurance: Electrical power from its high efficiency battery bank can sustain continuous operation 2-3 weeks depending on mission profile
- Easily transportable by land, air and sea in a 40-foot shipping container
Technical specifications
Sensors & Endurance
With its sophisticated sensor array, BlueWhale™ underwater robot can detect and track both subsurface and surface targets, processing data on board to provide real-time actionable intelligence. Its robust endurance, powered by a high-efficiency battery bank, ensures continuous operation for weeks, adaptable to varying mission profiles.
Mobility & Design
Compact in design yet vast in capability, BlueWhale™ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle is transportable by land, air, and sea, comfortably fitting within a standard 40-foot shipping container, ready for rapid deployment. The system’s mast incorporates an innovative, patented container, safeguarding vital sensors and equipment even while submerged.
Mission Excellence
BlueWhale™: Redefining Excellence in Submarine Systems
From operating as a submarine forward scout to supporting special forces with covert underwater missions of surveillance and reconnaissance, BlueWhale™ is equipped with an intelligent onboard controller that manages sensors,
communications, and power resources efficiently. The result is a multi-mission platform that seamlessly integrates with command and control via a secured satellite channel, enhancing naval operations with unprecedented levels of stealth and data fidelity.
Strategic Value
In the vast and unforgiving maritime domain, the BlueWhale™ stands as a silent guardian, a testament to IAI ELTA’s commitment to innovation, ensuring that it meets the rigorous demands of modern naval strategy and secures a tactical advantage in the undersea battlespace.
Undersea Dominance
Autonomous Submarine System Ensures Undersea Battlespace Dominance
Navigating the shadowy realms where adversaries submerge, the BlueWhale™ (ELI-3325) underwater robot from IAI ELTA is a marvel in undersea warfare. Agile and stealthy, this autonomous submarine system sails through the same waters enemy submarines frequent, marking a breakthrough in underwater defence capabilities. Proven in operation, it boasts the versatility to carry extensive payloads for naval missions of intelligence and tactical operations.
Tactical Advantage
With its ability to discreetly track and gather intelligence, BlueWhale™ ensures a formidable tactical advantage in the undersea battlespace, ready for rapid deployment and equipped for endurance.
Core Advantages
- Patented Technology: Innovative telescopic mast safeguards sensors for undetected, submerged operation.
- Expeditionary Mobility: Full operational capability packaged within a standard 40ft shipping container for global reach.
- AI-Driven Autonomy: Advanced on-board processing turns raw sensor data into immediate, actionable intelligence.
Key Features
- Deploys proven state-of-the-art surface and sub-surface sensors
- Intelligent onboard controller for managing sensors, communications, missions, power resources, and other systems
- Innovative submarine-like deployable mast with a patented protective container for sensors and equipment while submerged
- High-efficiency battery system supporting 2–4 weeks of continuous operation, depending on the mission profile
- Easily transportable by land, air, and sea in a standard 40-foot container
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Length / Diameter | 10.9 m / 1.12 m |
| Weight | 5.5 tons |
| Endurance | 10–30 days (depending on mission and battery configuration) |
| Operational Speed | 2–3 knots |
| Maximum Speed | 7 knots (submerged) |
| Payload Sensors and Communications Options | RADAR, EO/IR, SIGINT, sonars, magnetic sensors and SATCOM |