Katana
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Overview
Israeli high-speed patrol and combat USV that can switch between uncrewed and crewed operation.
Katana is a fast uncrewed surface vessel from Israel Aerospace Industries, unveiled in 2014 for harbour security, coastal patrol and the protection of offshore energy platforms. The 11.9 m boat runs on two 560 hp diesels, reaches 60 knots, cruises at 30 knots and carries up to 2,200 kg of radar, AIS, stabilised electro-optical sensors and weapons. It can run autonomously or under remote control from a shore or ship station, and a quick switch-over lets the same hull be crewed when a mission calls for it. IAI also offers the Katana control system for customers' own boats.
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IAI lists an overall length of 11.90 m, a beam of 2.81 m, a platform weight of 6,500 kg, a 2,200 kg payload, two 560 hp marine diesels, a 60 kn top speed, a 30 kn cruise speed, and a 350 nmi mission endurance. Range in km is converted from that endurance. The Katana system can also be fitted to customer-supplied boats.
