Unmanned Missile Surface Vessel Combat System
PROTECTOR®USV SSM
Remote, High Precision Pin Point StrikeThe Spike ER is an advanced electro-optic guided missile. All Missile functions, aiming, firing & tracking are performed from the Protector®USV’s shore control room or abroad other naval platform. The system features day and night operation and includes different modes of operation: Fire-and- Forget, Fire Observe & Update, Fire & Steer. This enables the gunner to switch between targets after launch, avoid friendly fire, conduct surveillance/damage assessment and attack hidden targets. The missile system utilizes the Protector®USV surveillance pod (e.g Toplite) to locate the target and slave the system turret to the target direction.
Other Mission ModulesThe Protector®USV short range security payload includes Mini-Typhoon Stabilized Weapon Station for up to 0.5” caliber guns. The stabilized Mini-Typhoon includes fire control capabilities, yielding an excellent shooting accuracy.
BenefitsComplete innovative integration of long range operational missile module in combat proven remotecontrolled USV.• The Protector®USV-SSM (Surface-surface
missile) is operationally proven USV integrated with a Spike-ER stabilized Missile Launcher.
• Remote, Pin-point strike of longrange land or naval targets,enabling safe vessel operation, with no risk to the human operators.
• Integrated sensor and combat suite provides excellent situational awareness and rapid “sensor to shooter” response.
• Fire & Forget mode capability, features day and night operation.
• Easy & quick mission module installation.
N A V A L
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LAND & NAVAL SYSTEMS DIVISION Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rafael.co.il
PROTECTOR®USV SSM is a Trademark of RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.UNC. PRO ENG56503SSM/Graphic Design Dep/411
Main Capabilities
• Stabilized Launcher, enslaved to missile seeker assures high fire availability at dynamic scenarios and sea states.
• Electro-optical missile with range of 8 Km.• Up to 4 missiles may be installed on the
launcher turret.• Immune fiber optics data link with missile.• Long range communication system especially
designed for USV & missiles module requirements, enabling Real-time data and video transmission from sea to the headquarters.
Technical Specifications
USV length 11m
USV Maximum Speed 40 knots
USV Endurance >48 hours
Effective missile range 8 km
Missile weight in canister 34 kg
Mode of operation• Fire & Forget• Fire, Observe & Update• Fire & Steer
High Cutomer Value
PROTECTOR®USV is an unmanned, operationally proven system capable of performing a variety of naval and security missions.
The PROTECTOR®USV is based on a unique platform designed for high robustness and survivability.
The Spike ER is a member of RAFAEL’s multi-generational family of advanced, electro-optic guided naval missiles. It shares many of the same features that enable modern navies to meet evolving maritime challenges.
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