HEU HiSiBi Sky Journey 1 USV

History
PRC
Commissioned2017
In service10+
General characteristics
TypeUSV
Displacement7.5 long tons (7.6 t)
Length12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
PropulsionCombined marine diesel & electrical
Speed50 kt
Electronic warfare
& decoys		None
ArmamentRCWS
ArmourNone
Aircraft carriedNone

Sky Journey (Tian-Xing, 天行) 1 is a Chinese (USV) jointly developed by Harbin Engineering University (HEU) and Shenzhen HiSiBi Shipyard.[1][2][3] The existence of Sky Travel 1 usv was first revealed in December 2017 at the Fifth Chinese Oceanic Economic Exhibition jointly held by the provincial government of Guangdong and Chinese State Oceanic Administration in Zhanjiang.[1][2]

Completed in September 2017, Sky Journey 1 is an air-cushioned vehicle[2] designed to perform various military, paramilitary and police tasks,[1][2][3] and is equipped with RCWS that can be armed with various sensors and small cabiler guns.[2] The combined diesel and electric propulsion system enable the USV to reach top speed of 50 kts.[1][2][3] More than ten units have already been built by December 2017.[1] Specification:[1][2]

  • Length: 12.2 meter
  • Displacement: 7.5 ton
  • Top speed: 50 kt
  • Propulsion: combined diesel and electric
Name
(English) 		Name
(Han 中文) 		Displacement (t) Commissioned Status
Sky Journey 1 天行1号 7.5 2017 Active

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Sky Journey 1 unmanned surface vehicle" (in Simplified Chinese). December 16, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Sky Journey 1 USV" (in Simplified Chinese). December 16, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Sky Journey 1" (in Simplified Chinese). June 21, 2021.


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