S5 Support Ship
Product descripton: S5 Support Ship by Swiftships
The S5 Support Ship is a 62.5 m Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) developed as a multi-mission mother ship for autonomous maritime operations. Based on a proven Fast Supply Vessel (FSV) platform, the S5 is designed for remote, autonomous, or optionally manned operations, providing long-range endurance, high-speed performance, and extensive payload capacity for multi-domain warfare and fleet support.
Designed as a force multiplier, the S5 serves as a launch, recovery, command, and logistics platform for unmanned air, surface, and underwater systems. It supports simultaneous offensive, defensive, ISR, logistics, and refueling missions while integrating containerized missile systems, modular mission packages, and advanced C4I capabilities. The vessel is fully configurable, allowing operators to tailor weapons, sensors, and unmanned systems to theater-specific requirements.
Built on an ABS-approved design with TRL 9 maturity, the S5 enhances distributed maritime operations by extending fleet reach, increasing magazine depth, and providing a cost-effective alternative to conventional manned combatants.
Technical specifications
Key Features
- Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) based on a proven Fast Supply Vessel platform
- Remote, fully autonomous, or optionally manned operation
- Mother ship for UAVs, USVs, and UUVs
- Long-range ocean-going capability for expeditionary operations
- Multi-mission configuration supporting ISR, logistics, strike, and fleet support
- Containerized offensive and defensive missile systems
- Launch and recovery capability for unmanned systems
- Fully integrated fleet C4I interoperability
- Dynamic positioning (DP2) with high-precision station keeping
- Large modular payload deck supporting mission-specific equipment
- High-speed transit with extended endurance
- ABS-approved design with TRL 9 maturity
Primary Mission Profiles
- Multi-domain warfare
- Fleet support and force multiplication
- Command and control of unmanned systems
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Surface warfare
- Underwater warfare
- Missile strike operations
- Air defense
- Logistics and resupply
- Refueling operations
- Distributed maritime operations
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Length | 205 ft (62.5 m) |
| Beam | 34 ft (10.4 m) | |
| Draft | 8.25 ft (2.5 m) | |
| Performance | Maximum Speed | 32 knots |
| Range | 4,500 NM at 25 knots | |
| Fuel | Fuel Capacity | 96,000 gal (363,399 L) |
| Machinery | Engines | 4 × CAT 3512-M (1,800 RPM) |
| Propulsion | 4 × Fixed-Pitch Propellers | |
| Generators | 2 × CAT C9 @ 250 kWh | |
| Sensors & Electronics | Radar | Not specified |
| Navigation System | Furuno FR-8122 | |
| AIS | Furuno FA-150 | |
| GPS | Furuno GP-150 SEA | |
| Communications | I-COM M504-11 | |
| Camera | HD FLIR (Optional) | |
| Dynamic Positioning System | Beier DP2 (IVCS 2000) | |
| Combat System | Terma / LM / Other (Optional) | |
| Air Search Radar | 2D/3D Air Search Radar (Optional) | |
| Armament | Guns | Up to .50 Cal. |
| Weapons | Missiles / ESM | |
| UAS/UAV Support | Vertical Launcher | |
| Payload & Configuration | Weapons/Sensors | Configurable with customer-selected weapons and sensors |
| Autonomy Support | DP2 system provides autonomy and situational awareness with station-keeping accuracy up to 1 m | |
| Payload Area | 41 × 8.5 m | |
| Maximum Payload Weight | 350 tons | |
| Maximum Displacement | 660 tons | |
| USV Capacity | Up to 32 × S3 USVs | |
| Container Capacity | Up to 8 × 20-ft containers | |
| Hull & Construction | Hull Material | 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum |
| Seakeeping | Operating Sea State | Sea State 5+ |
| Survival Sea State | Sea State 6 | |
| Propulsion Components | Thrusters | 2 × 203 PS |
| Gears | 4 × Twin Disc MGX 61000 | |
| Support Features | Refueling | Compatible |
| Technology Readiness | TRL | Craft: TRL 9; Technology: TRL 9 |