Synopsis

The Piranha USV equipped with one M7000A Seakeeper Gyro - The largest structure ever built with nano-enhanced carbon fiber, the Piranha USV is a 54' vessel that weighs less than 9,000 lbs. For unmanned operations, the lightweight Piranha USV has dramatic increases in range, payload, and fuel efficiency that make it ideal for long range surveillance, patrol, and anti-piracy operations. A stable platform was required for various operations that the Piranha USV will carry out. After researching all available options on the market, Piranha chose Seakeeper's M7000a gyro stabilizer. The gyro has performed wonderfully on this hull. We are very excited to be a part of this exciting project!

Testimonials

"Stability is especially important on a vessel intended for unmanned operations"

"The Piranha is so lightweight that the Seakeeper's impact on the stability is noticeably evident. Since we were able to develop the Piranha from a clean sheet design perspective, we had the opportunity to incorporate the latest systems without compromising other requirements."

"The Seakeeper has exceeded expectations during the initial sea trials, We've already faced sea state 4 conditions in the Pacific near Seattle and expect to find rougher seas as the weather worsens."
- Mike Nemeth Zyvex Director of Commercial & Defense Applications

Press Releases

Seakeeper Gyro Tech File
Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizes Unmanned Ultra-Lightweight Composite Boat

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxb8lVtAU0&feature=player_embedded

Installation Photos