Harpsichord-2R (underwater drone)

2023: Product Announcement

In August 2023, the presentation of the scientific research autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicle (ANPA) "Harpsichord-2R" with an increased depth of immersion took place. It was developed by the Central Design Bureau Rubin (Central Design Bureau Rubin, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation). According to the developers, the novelty is distinguished by an increased diving depth: tests have confirmed that the device weighing about 4 tons is capable of diving to a working depth of about 6 thousand m. The maximum range is at least 150 km.

The area of ​ ​ operation of the ANPA is not limited, added to Rubin. It can be both a coastal and an ocean zone. Survey and search survey is carried out using a digital photosystem. The data is transmitted to the operator at the drone control station and subsequently reproduced and processed by him.

"Harpsichord-2R"

The device works completely autonomously, but if necessary, it can be remotely controlled via a sonar communication channel, "a representative of the Central Design Bureau told TASS. - After the completion of the mission, he emerges autonomously in the designated area, determines and transfers his coordinates to the carrier.

According to the information on the stand, ANPA "Harpsichord-2R" has an underwater speed of up to 1.5 m/s, a length of 6.5 m, a diameter of 1 m and a mass of 3,613 kg. The device is designed using 3D modeling technology. Earlier, the general director of Rubin, Igor Vilnit, told TASS that the Klavesin-2R was developed on the instructions of the Ministry of Defense.

In August 2023, Rosoboronexport brought more than 10 new defense products to the world market, including the Harpsichord underwater drone. The general director of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, said that the Klavesin-1RE autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicle complex got into the developing niche of underwater drones capable of operating at depths of up to 6 thousand meters in time.^[1]

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