Medusa
Abstract
MEDUSA is a medium class UUV capable of offensive mining capabilities deployed from a submarine. MEDUSA features torpedo tube launch capability, long range, high payload placement accuracy, and can handle heavy payloads. A demonstration system was developed and tested in FY21 using dummy payloads using a land-based launch facility and surface launched in-water demonstrations. Lessons learned from the demonstration informed a program start in FY22 and anticipated competitive award to Industry in FY24 to develop and produce tactical prototype systems. The MEDUSA demonstration system and Industry prototype system differ from the Razorback Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTL&R) variant. MEDUSA is approximately 21 inches in diameter, impulse launched from the torpedo tube, and expendable once the payloads are deployed. Razorback TTL&R is expected to be less than 15 inches in diameter, swim out and launch and recover from the torpedo tube, and be capable of swappable payloads to conduct a variety of missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 2483_0604028N_4_1319_PB_2024
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- Root: Small/Medium Unmanned Undersea Vehicles
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