Polecat Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2024

SOF week is the single most important opportunity for L3Harris to interact with the SOF community and collaborate on the challenges, initiatives, and way-ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of SOF operators.

Location:

Tampa, Florida

Dates:

May 6, 2024 through

May 10, 2024

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Operating as a target boat, the Polecat offers autonomous navigation along pre-defined waypoints or can be controlled remotely.
The aluminum hull design facilitates repairs by any skilled welder.
Featuring a single-point lift system and a diesel engine, the Polecat can be conveniently stored, supported, launched and recovered on a wide range of vessels.

With a payload capacity of 400kg and an endurance range of 408 miles at 12 knots, the Polecat is an invaluable asset.

As an autonomous test bed, Polecat provides an upgradable baseline to host additional processors or sensors, enabling third-party algorithm and payload testing. Moreover, it offers an upgradable 12V 110A output available.

Functions as Standard

2km communications range
33kts top speed
8 hours endurance @ 30kts
20 hours endurance @ 20kts
400kg payload
Emergency stop system
Remote control via PC
Aluminum construction
A Single Point Lift
Diesel in-board
GEO-fence function
GPS & compass
Structure designed to ISO12215 Category B Offshore
Engines IMO Tier III compliant

Upgrade Options

Extended communication ranges, 18Km, 60km or global coverage
Camera feed
Automated obstacle avoidance
Automated route planning
Remote control via hand-held unit
Remote payload operation
Increased endurance
Ballistic protection
Optionally crewed station
Follow target function
Prioritization order of data sending
On-board VHF relay
Increased electrical capacity

Resources

Polecat Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) Data Sheet

Autonomous Surface Vehicles and Software

ASView™ Control System

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C-Target 6 ASV

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C-Target 9 ASV

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C-Target 13 ASV

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C-Worker 4 ASV

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C-Worker 5 ASV

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C-Worker 7 ASV

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C-Worker 15 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle

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C-Worker 24 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle

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Custom ASV

Custom Build and Semi Bespoke Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV)

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