Razorback
Abstract
A part of the Family of UUVs, Razorback is a medium class UUV capable of persistent, autonomous, ocean sensing and data collection in support of Navy Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE) mission. The Razorback has two variants, the Razorback MK19, formerly referred to as Razorback Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), and the Razorback Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTL&R). The Razorback MK19 deployed variant has been procured beginning in FY 2017 with Fleet operational deployments planned for FY 2021-FY 2027. Development of requirements and submarine integration efforts commenced in FY 2019 for the torpedo tube launch and recover (TTL&R) variant, which was competitively sourced to industry in FY 2022. Razorback TTL&R leverages risk reduction efforts for torpedo launch and recovery and host submarine integration performed under PE 0604029N UUV Core Technologies. In order to deploy Razorback or other small or medium class UUVs from a host submarine platform with sufficient endurance to perform a desired mission, high energy density sources such as lithium-ion batteries are used. Consequently, safety is paramount and mitigation systems must be in place to prevent or stop a high energy casualty event. Shock and Fire Enclosure Capsule (SAFECAP) is being developed as an active mitigation strategy that includes a shock qualified capsule that aides in the launch and recovery of small and medium sized UUVs through the torpedo tube, including Razorback. SAFECAP effort is being transferred from PE0604028N PU3785 to PE0604029 PU4053 beginning in FY25.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3785_0604028N_4_1319_PB_2025
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