Iran reportedly designed an Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).

24 Jan, 2012 9:12 | 2012

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Iran reportedly designed an Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)

Iranian researchers have built a "smart remote-control submarine" (or UUV unmanned underwater vehicle) with the subsurface speed of 10 meters per second, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency ISNA.

According to ISNA, the submarine, dubbed the ‘Phoenix’, ”also possesses beautiful appearance and capable of carrying out different maneuvers.”

Examples of UUV concepts
(picture: Gate Electronik)

Weighing 3 kilograms, the Phoenix has a single screw propulsion system and a fin maneuverability system.
It “can carry out surveillance up to one meter,” according to ISNA, adding that a camera can be installed on the submarine and the system can be employed in maritime and military roles.

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Iran reportedly designed an Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).