AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

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Bluefin-12

A lightweight littoral survey platform positioned between the Bluefin-9 and Bluefin-21.

By General Dynamics Mission Systems

Medium littoral survey AUV200 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classMedium littoral survey AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth200 m
Endurance24 hours at 3 kn
RangeNot published
Length4.8 m
Diameter0.32 m
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
Weight250 kg
SpeedNot published
Power systemNot published
NavigationNot published
CommunicationsNot published
Sensors & payloadsNot published

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

Primary applications

  • Littoral survey
  • Mine countermeasures
  • Seafloor mapping

Related vehicles

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General Dynamics Mission SystemsBluefin-9200 mGeneral Dynamics Mission SystemsBluefin-21Not published in selected primary source