120 USV
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Overview
12.8 m, 55-knot multi-role USV built by Abu Dhabi Ship Building for EDGE.
The 120 USV is a fast uncrewed boat from Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the naval arm of the UAE defence group EDGE. The 12.8-metre craft uses two diesel engines and waterjets to exceed 55 knots and can carry up to 2.5 tonnes of mission equipment. EDGE markets it for mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare and surveillance, with radar and AIS for long, over-the-horizon missions and an optional 12.7 mm remote weapon station on the foredeck.
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EDGE's brochure lists a 12.8 m length, 3.1 m beam and 0.52 m draft, twin inboard diesels driving waterjets, 2,000 L of fuel and up to 2,500 kg of payload. Top speed is 55+ kn at full load in sea state 1. Radar and AIS are standard and a forward 12.7 mm remote weapon station is optional. No range figure is published.
