AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Current

REMUS 600

A modular REMUS vehicle developed for greater endurance, payload capacity and operating depth than the REMUS 100.

By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Medium research and survey AUV600 mpublished maximum depth
Naval Oceanographic Office surveyors preparing a REMUS 600 autonomous underwater vehicle for launch
Surveyors preparing a REMUS 600 for launch aboard USNS Henson Image credit and license

Technical specifications

ManufacturerWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classMedium research and survey AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth600 m
EnduranceNearly 70 hours
Range286 nmi
LengthNot published
Diameter0.324 m
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
Weight240 kg
SpeedUp to 5 kn
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

  • Oceanographic research
  • Seafloor mapping
  • Defense survey