PASSIVE DIFAR SONOBUOY (G-SIZE)

Unmanned Aerial Systems, Payloads

PASSIVE DIFAR SONOBUOY (G-SIZE)

Modern submarines are getting quieter and more efficient, requiring an agile response from maritime forces in terms of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations. Sonobuoy is used for underwater target detection & classification. Sonobuoys can be deployed quickly and over a wide area while providing varied data that can be used to develop an accurate picture of the undersea acoustic environment.

System Features

  • Passive detection
  • Frequency analysis
  • Direction of target
  • Additional Deliverables
  • Maintenance Training
  • Operator Training
  • Operator Documentation
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Spares Support
  • Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
  • Facilitate onboard installation/interfacing

Technical Specifications

Mechanical Characteristics
A size Length
20 inches
Diameter
4.875 inches
Mass
6 kg
Power Source
Sea-Water activated battery
Deployment
Max platform speed
370 kts
Max Platform Altitude
30,000 ft
Operating Depth
EFS Programmable Depth Settings: 30m, 150m
Operating Life
EFS programmable 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6 hours Scuttle at selected life setting
RF Channel
EFS Programmable 40 Channels selectable in VHF Band 158 MHz to 173. 125 MHz, 375 KHz spacing
VHF Radiated RF Power
Up to 1 Watt
Acoustic Frequency Range
5 Hz to 2400 Hz