Awsome new Israeli Unmanned Naval Patrol Vehicle (Protector)

[IDFM203]

I just came across this very cool Israeli remote controlled vehicle that I thought would be nice to share on this military site……… :D

”Protector”
http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/naval/protector/protector.jpg

“Protector”- Unmanned Naval Patrol Vehicle

Haifa, June 4, 2003. RAFAEL announces a new addition to its advanced, battle-proven naval combat systems. The Protector is an integrated naval combat system, based on unmanned, autonomous, remotely-controlled surface vehicles. Highly maneuverable and stealthy, the Protector can conduct a wide spectrum of critical missions, while eliminating unnecessary risk to personnel and capital assets.
The Protector is an integrated naval combat system, based on unmanned, autonomous, remotely-controlled surface vehicles. Highly maneuverable and stealthy, the Protector can conduct a wide spectrum of critical missions, while eliminating unnecessary risk to personnel and capital assets.
The Protector's anti-terror mission module payload includes sensors and weapon systems. The search radar and the Toplite electro-optical (EO) pod serve for detection, identification and targeting. The weapon systems are based on RAFAEL's Typhoon remote-controlled, stabilized weapon station, capable of operating various small caliber guns. The stabilized weapon station is highly accurate, yielding excellent hit-and-kill probability.

The Protector is mission reconfigurable through its plug-and-play design, allowing utilization of various mission modules, such as Force protection Anti-terror surveillance and reconnaissance, Mine Warfare (MIW), Electronic Warfare (EW) and precision strikes.
Protector USV is jointly developed with Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.

Length: 9-11m
Propulsion: Water Jet
Engine: Diesel
Speed: 40 Kts
Payload: 1000 kg


Oh and just a little about the Israeli Toplite pod that is on the Protector..........
http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/naval/protector/toplite.jpg

Toplite electro-optical (EO) -Highly Stabilized Multi-Role Multi-Sensor Optronic Payload

Toplite Day/Night observation and targeting payload is configured for naval, air and ground surveillance and targeting systems. Toplite is designed for a wide range of flexible and demanding missions, from law enforcement observation through surveying, and fire control to missile targeting. Designed for maximum performance in minimum space, The highly reliable Toplite can be easily installed and maintained on aircraft and helicopters, naval vessels and vehicles.
Toplite provides the services required for precision guidance for guided weapons, in day and night and in adverse weather conditions, TOPLITE enables observation, target detection, recognition and identification by the use of various sensors including FLIR, CCD and laser rangefinder. Toplite features both manual and automatic target tracking. The system includes the following sub-systems:


FLIR: 3rd GEN (3-5u) or 8-12u TDi
CCD camera B/W or color
Eye safe laser rangefinder
Laser designator (optional)
Advanced correlation tracker

http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/naval/protector/Protector.html

Shalom :D

[Roger Rabbit]

Whatcha gonna do with that then? Flood the Middle East then patrol around with it :lol:

So is there much of a threat to Israel from the sea these days?

[IDFM203]

So is there much of a threat to Israel from the sea these days?yes all the time there is a huge threat from terrorist infiltration from the sea. Throughout the years, there have been many attempts (and a few successful ones where Palestinian terrorists killed scores of innocent Israeli civilians after coming in from the sea) these are designed to counter infiltration attempts and for other types of missions as well.

shalom :D

[Roger Rabbit]

So are these actual attacks from the sea or are they cases of people being dropped off by boats then moving into Israel and launching some kind of attack?

Are there any other Naval forces that try to patrol the waters around Israel and the neighbouring countries?

[IDFM203]

So are these actual attacks from the sea or are they cases of people being dropped off by boats then moving into Israel and launching some kind of attack? Most of it has been that they were dropped off at the beach and then the terrorists ran inland and killed Israeli civilians.

Also there are many attempts all the time but the Navy intercepts them.

Besides people, the Navy’s job is also to intercept weapons smuggling ships (like what the Israeli Navy’s shayatet 13 did last year when it intercepted a huge weapons ship from Iran that was headed for the Palestinians) and other ships that have over the years tired to smuggle in arms (some have been intercepted and some have not been and those arms that were not intercepted have made it into the hands of terrorists)
So yeah, the Israeli Navy is very busy and it can defiantly find good use out of this “protector”


Are there any other Naval forces that try to patrol the waters around Israel and the neighbouring countries? Yes the Israeli Navy patrols off Israeli waters all the time and this is just a added tool. It is protecting Israeli land from attacks, infiltrations, weapons smuggling to terrorists, that come from the sea.

As for neighbouring nations well OPSEC comes into play here but all I will say is that Israel has submarines, so make of that what you will………. ;)

Shalom :D

[Javehn]

Hmm , nice tool , never heard of it .But my guess is that it's not for Israel use , "Rafael" company made this one to sell it . My opinion Israel navy doesn't neads that craft meanwhile . I think this is one of "do first look for clients after" project . Nevertheless , very nice peace of work , again proofing that top minds and engineers in Israel never seaze to amaze .

[Apogee]

I want one