REMUS 620
The REMUS 620 is a second-generation medium-class autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime and unveiled in November 2022. It features a 600-meter depth rating, up to 110-hour endurance, and modular payload architecture designed for autonomous underwater surveying and reconnaissance missions.
Overview and Use Cases
The REMUS 620 is a medium-class autonomous underwater vehicle developed by HII Mission Technologies and manufactured in Pocasset, Massachusetts. The vehicle was publicly unveiled in November 2022 and represents the second generation of the REMUS platform. It is designed to autonomously execute underwater missions including navigation, docking, and survey tasks without real-time human control.
Key Capabilities
- Depth Rating: 600 meters maximum operating depth
- Endurance: Up to 110 hours per mission
- Range: 275 nautical miles
- Maximum Speed: Up to 8 knots
- Launch and Recovery: WHOI Yellow Moray torpedo tube launch and recovery (TTL&R) technology
- Payload Architecture: Modular open-architecture design with customizable dry or wet primary payload modules; externally accessible universal bulkhead adapters for secondary payloads; open-standard interfaces
- Autonomous Operation: Capable of independent mission execution including navigation, docking, and survey task completion
Specifications
- Depth Capability: 600 meters
- Maximum Operating Speed: 8 knots
- Mission Duration: Up to 110 hours
- Operational Range: 275 nautical miles
- Launch System Compatibility: Yellow Moray torpedo tube launch and recovery system
- Payload Configuration: Modular architecture supporting both primary and secondary payload modules with open-standard interfaces
Applications
The vehicle is designed for underwater survey operations and reconnaissance missions. Documented deployments and testing programs include delivery of two units to NOAA in September 2024 and validation testing on the US Navy confidence course in January 2025. The platform has undergone dry checkout procedures for Virginia-class submarine torpedo tube compatibility in July 2025.
Manufacturer
The REMUS 620 is manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime through its HII Mission Technologies division, with production facilities located in Pocasset, Massachusetts.
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