The Katana is a Research robot developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, launched 2014.
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Overview
unmanned surface vehicle manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries Katana is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
IAI and EDGE team up for USV development
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 2,200 kg
- Speed
- 56 m/s
- Weight
- 1.86 kg
- Battery
- 0.1 h
- Launch year
- 2014
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1953
Detailed specifications
Other15
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- security_patrol
- Sub Category
- unmanned surface vessel
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 56
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Company Country
- IL
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam
- Deployment Notes
- Part of comprehensive solution for homeland defense including protection of economic trade zones, maritime borders, ports, drilling rigs, oil pipelines.
- Industries Served
- defense,maritime_security
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Israel,export customers
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- The KATANA USV supports a wide range of applications for HLS and the protection of exclusive economic zones, including - harbor security, patrol of shallow coastal and territorial waters, surface and electronic warfare and offshore platform protection (plus oil rigs, pipelines, and more).,The system dual operational mode allows for fully autonomous operation controlled via an advanced command and control station, as well as for a manned combat operational mode.,KATANA's features include autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, advanced control system and more.,The vessel is equipped with various payloads (including electro-optical), communication systems, radio (Line of Site, LOS, or NLOS), radar and weapon systems.
Company milestones
- 2021PartnershipIAI and EDGE team up for USV development
- 2014MilestoneKATANA introduced for homeland security applications
- 2014LaunchKATANA unveiled at AUVSI 2014
- 2014MilestoneKATANA described for Israeli coastal security roles
- 1953MilestoneFounded as Bedek Aviation Company
- 1953MilestoneInitial operations
- —MilestoneState-owned aerospace manufacturer
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Katana?
- The Katana is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
- What type of robot is the Katana?
- The Katana is a Research robot made by Israel Aerospace Industries.
- How much does the Katana cost?
- Pricing for the Katana is not publicly listed — contact Israel Aerospace Industries for a quote.
- When was the Katana launched?
- The Katana was launched in 2014.
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