CUSV / Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle
Product descripton: CUSV / Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle by Textron Systems
Textron Systems’ CUSV system features a maritime version of a proven common command-and-control system that has supported unmanned aircraft for more than one million flight hours.
The fourth-generation CUSV is a mature, multi-mission and multi-payload capable unmanned surface vehicle designed for operations including mine sweeping and neutralization, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), harbor security, monitoring, and maritime protection.
The system is designed to enhance maritime operational capability while keeping personnel out of harm’s way, leveraging significant real-world on-water experience.
Key Highlights
- Endurance: 20+ hours
- Towing Capacity: 4,000+ pounds force at 20 knots
- Data Link: Agnostic
- Survivability: Up to Sea State 5 (13 ft / 4 m waves)
Core Features
- High endurance operational capability
- Satellite communications enabled
- Compliant with NATO STANAG 4586, JAUS protocol, and Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) communication architecture
- Proven multi-mission integration and interoperability
Payload Capabilities
- Mine Countermeasures (MCM): sweep, hunt, and neutralize threats
- Surface warfare operations
- Expeditionary warfare support
- ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) packages
Technical specifications
Mine Countermeasures USV
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.5 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 25,000 lbs |
| Sprint Speed | 30+ kts |
| Loiter Endurance | 72 hours |
| Range (at 10 kts) | 500+ nautical miles |
| Towing Capacity | 4,000 lbs at 20 kts |
| Fuel Capacity | 485 gal (diesel) |
| Total Payload Capacity | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload Deck Capacity | 130 sq ft |
| Surveillance Equipment Capacity | 100 lbs |
| Data Link Options | LOS, BLOS |
| Operational Environment | Sea State 3 (full), Sea State 4 (degraded) |
| Survivability | Sea State 5 |
| Shock Rating | MIL-STD-901E Grade A |
| Deployment | LCS + vessels of opportunity |
| Launch Options | Trailer via ramp, single point crane, belly bands |
Multi-Mission USV
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Length | 39 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 27,000 lbs |
| Sprint Speed | 35 kts |
| Loiter Endurance | 1 week |
| Range (at 10 kts) | 1,000+ nautical miles |
| Towing Capacity | 4,000 lbs at 20 kts |
| Fuel Capacity | 975 gal (diesel) |
| Total Payload Capacity | 8,000 lbs |
| Payload Deck Area | 185 sq ft |
| Surveillance Equipment Capacity | 175 lbs |
| Data Link Options | BLOS, LOS |
| Full Operational Environment | Sea State 4 |
| Sea State Survivability | Sea State 5 |
| Shock Rating | MIL-STD-901E Grade B |
| Ship-Based Deployment | Vessels of opportunity, LCS (optional upgrade) |
| Launch Options | Trailer via ramp, single point crane, belly bands |