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
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