Bluefin®-9

The General Dynamics Mission Systems Bluefin^®- 9 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) provides unmatched high-resolution data, leading navigation, data processing and mission turnaround time in a two-man portable UUV. Featuring a full carbon fiber body, a carefully selected and integrated suite of sensors, latest generation communications and navigational components, and new onboard processing capabilities, the Bluefin-9 is the professional’s tool to KNOW WHAT’S BELOW.

UNMATCHED DATA QUALITY - Bluefin-9’s integrated Sonardyne Solstice multi-aperture side scan sonar delivers a 200 meter swath range and ultra-high along-track resolution of 0.15°.

PRECISE & RELIABLE NAVIGATION - The Bluefin-9 provides precise navigation (0.3% D.T. CEP 50) and accurate, geo-referenced data by incorporating a high-performance Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) and Inertial Navigation System (INS).

EXPEDITIONARY OPERATION - The Bluefin-9 allows swapping of the 1.9 kWh battery and 1TB Removable Data Storage Module (RDSM) in 30 minutes or less. The modular, free-flooded architecture eases in-field maintenance and minimizes operational down-time.

DATA WHEN YOU NEED IT - The Bluefin-9 features advanced on-board data processing that offers operators access to processed sonar and camera data that is ready for post-mission analysis.