IDEF 2023: Sonitus introduces Turkiye’s first unmanned underwater glider Narval 504-P

IDEF 2023: Sonitus introduces Turkiye's first unmanned underwater glider Narval 504-P
NARVAL 504-P unmanned underwater glider at Sonitus booth in IDEF 2023 exhibition
Turkish underwater solutions provider Sonitus unveiled Narval 504-P unmanned underwater glider and RAMPUS UUV at IDEF 2023 exhibition held last week in Istanbul.
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The company showcased a mockup of their unique product Narval 504-P, the unmanned underwater glider, as well as the UUV solution, the RAMPUS. The underwater glider stands out with its high endurance at sea exceeding six months, and both products can be used for both military and civilian applications.

Narval 504-P unmanned underwater glider

IDEF 2023: Sonitus introduces Turkiye's first unmanned underwater glider Narval 504-P
NARVAL 504-P unmanned underwater glider

Narval 504-P is an advanced underwater vehicle used to monitor enemy threats, conduct strategic operations and perform military missions such as surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and submarine & mine detection. Narval 504-P is equipped with stealth features, advanced detection, and tracking systems and is designed in a modular fashion to be used effectively in covert operations.

Thanks to its modular structure, it can be customized to suit different missions and needs. By combining or replacing various modules, the performance and features of the Narval 504-P can be tailored to specific missions.

The glider uses a propeller system to provide propulsion in case of an emergency, resulting in high speed, maneuverability, and operational flexibility. Operators can more precisely control the direction and movement of the glider. This is a great advantage for working in tight spaces an evading enemy threats.

IDEF 2023: Sonitus introduces Turkiye's first unmanned underwater glider Narval 504-P
Structure of Narval 504-P

The Narval 504-P is capable of operating for 4 hours at depths of up to 500 meters. Potential dangers and mysteries in the depths can be solved by effective use of military underwater gliders, allowing strategic operations to be successfully carried out.

Narval 504-P uses stealth technology to leave no acoustic signature and evade enemy detection systems. It is designed to leave no acoustic signature. With the ability to move silently and stealthily, it ensures that it will not be detected by enemy submarines and surface ships.

Specifications:

  • Depth: 500 meters
  • Speed: 2 knots
  • Weight: 80 kg
  • Length: 2 meters
  • Wing Span: 1 meter
  • On station time: 4 months
  • Diameter: 240 mm
  • Navigation: GPS, Pressure Sensor, Altimeter, Gyro

RAMPUS UUV

IDEF 2023: Sonitus introduces Turkiye's first unmanned underwater glider Narval 504-P
RAMPUS UUV

Rampus, a versatile reconnaissance and operation vehicle, is built with advanced technology, capable of carrying out all your operations up to a depth of 1000 meters on a predefined route, by remote control within range and autonomously outside the range.

The autonomous underwater vehicle Rampus, which can perform various missions, provides great benefits in areas such as scientific research, mine detection, environmental protection, energy resources exploration and maritime security. At the same time, it increases human safety and saves labor and costs. 

Illustration of RAMPUS working with the mothership

Rampus is designed to operate in harsh sea conditions. It utilizes a deep-water sealed hull structure, high-strength materials and high-quality components. 

They operate with energy systems optimized for long-term missions and are capable of covering long distances.

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