AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Current

Sabertooth

A hovering hybrid vehicle that can operate autonomously, under assisted control or by tether, including from a subsea docking station.

By Saab

Hovering hybrid AUV/ROV1,200 m single hull; 3,000 m double hullpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerSaab
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classHovering hybrid AUV/ROV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth1,200 m single hull; 3,000 m double hull
EnduranceNot published
RangeNot published
Length3.6 m single hull; 4.0 m double hull
DiameterNot published
Beam0.66 m single hull; 1.35 m double hull
HeightNot published
Weight650 kg single hull; 1,300 kg double hull launch weight
Speed5 kn single hull; 4 kn double hull
Power system12 kWh single hull; 30 kWh double hull
NavigationINS-DVL; autonomous 6-DOF control
CommunicationsAcoustic or optical through-water; Wi-Fi, radio and GPS at surface
Sensors & payloadsCameras, sonars and high-voltage tooling interfaces

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

Primary applications

  • Subsea inspection
  • Resident operations
  • Search and recovery
  • Offshore energy