AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Current

HUGIN Edge

A 21-inch-compatible shallow-water platform designed for rapid turnaround and high-resolution survey or mine-countermeasure payloads.

By Kongsberg Discovery

Shallow-water survey AUV5–1,000 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerKongsberg Discovery
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classShallow-water survey AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth5–1,000 m
Endurance24 hours at 3 kn
RangeNot published
Length4.10 m
DiameterNot published
Beam0.52 m
Height0.43 m
Weight350–390 kg in air
Speed2–5 kn
Power systemField-swappable battery
NavigationSunstone aided inertial navigation
CommunicationsEncrypted communications, high-speed wireless download and cNODE
Sensors & payloadsKongsberg SAS ACR80, FL25 forward-looking sonar, M3HF multibeam, magnetometer, still camera and environmental sensors

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

Primary applications

  • Mine countermeasures
  • Hydrographic surveying
  • Seafloor mapping