AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Current

HUGIN Endurance

A shore-capable, over-the-horizon HUGIN designed for multi-day to multi-week missions over very long distances.

By Kongsberg Discovery

Long-range large AUV6,000 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerKongsberg Discovery
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classLong-range large AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth6,000 m
EnduranceUp to 16 days
Range2,200 km / 1,200 nmi
LengthApproximately 11 m
Diameter1.2 m
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
WeightApproximately 8,000 kg
SpeedNot published
Power systemNot published
NavigationSunstone INS; designed for submerged operation without external position updates
CommunicationsNot published
Sensors & payloadsMulti-role geophysical, hydrographic and environmental payload integration

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

Primary applications

  • Seafloor mapping
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Critical infrastructure
  • Search and recovery