AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Current production

A6K

A 6,000-meter survey-and-inspection AUV derived from Ifremer’s Ulyx, with hovering and autonomous close-range revisit capability.

By Exail

Ultra-deep hovering survey AUV6,000 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerExail
StatusCurrent production
Vehicle classUltra-deep hovering survey AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth6,000 m
EnduranceUp to 30 hours
RangeNot published
LengthNot published
DiameterNot published
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
WeightNot published
SpeedNot published
Power systemNot published
NavigationNot published
CommunicationsNot published
Sensors & payloadsSAS, multibeam, sub-bottom, environmental sensors, camera, laser and magnetometer options

“Not published” means no value was found in the cited primary source selected for this record. It is not an estimate.

Primary applications

  • Deep-sea survey
  • Seafloor mapping
  • Subsea inspection
  • Search and recovery