The Pluto Plus is an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) designed for use in underwater mine identification and destruction by militaries. The vehicle is battery operated, has a maximum speed of 6 kt, and an endurance of 2 to 6 hours. Its ability to be fitted with a wireless link makes it suitable for counter-terrorism purposes. The Pluto's UUV family is developed and build by the company Gaymarine Srl in Lomazzo (Italy). The Columbia Group is the exclusive licensee for fabrication of the Pluto Plus in the United States.
Operators
Egyptian Navy - 3 in service, (under a $10.6 million fixed-price contract in 2009 with The Columbia Group) Hellenic Navy 3rd Fleet Minesweeping Squadron of the Fleet Headquarters - 3 deployed on HS EVROPI (M 62) Italian Navy - GAETA class (installed by end 2019, after the class' modernisation programme) Norwegian Navy - 6 in service, 2 on 3 Oksøy-class mine hunters Spanish Navy - at least 8 in service, 2 on each of first 4 Segura class minehunters
Specifications Type USV Length 2250 mm Width 580 mm Height770 mm Weight 320 kg Payload 100 kg Maximum Depth 300 m underwater Speed 6 kn Sonar Range 0.5 m to 120 m (optional 400 m) Armament Manipulator arm for placing explosive charges Guidance Remote-controlled, AutonomousSource:
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