HEU HiSiBi Sky Journey 1 USV
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]
| History | |
|---|---|
|  PRC | |
| Commissioned | 2017 | 
| In service | 10+ | 
| General characteristics | |
| Type | USV | 
| Displacement | 7.5 long tons (7.6 t) | 
| Length | 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in) | 
| Propulsion | Combined marine diesel & electrical | 
| Speed | 50 kt | 
| Electronic warfare & decoys | None | 
| Armament | RCWS | 
| Armour | None | 
| Aircraft carried | None | 
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 | 
Reference
    
- "Sky Journey 1 unmanned surface vehicle" (in Simplified Chinese). December 16, 2017.
- "Sky Journey 1 USV" (in Simplified Chinese). December 16, 2017.
- "Sky Journey 1" (in Simplified Chinese). June 21, 2021.