Pluto Plus is a special unmanned underwater vehicle of the Vietnamese Navy, capable of detecting and tracking threats from a distance of 400m.
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| To successfully complete its training and combat readiness tasks, Brigade 161, Naval Region 3, has made breakthroughs in mastering various weapons and equipment in its inventory. This includes the Pluto Plus ROV (Roll-on Unmanned Submarine Vehicle). (Image source: QPVN) |
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| The Pluto Plus ROV is a new piece of equipment recently deployed by the Vietnamese Navy in limited numbers to some units. Its main mission is mine sweeping, and it is deployed alongside Yurka-class minesweepers. The photo shows officers and soldiers of Brigade 161 during a training session on operating the Pluto Plus ROV. Photo source: QPVN. |
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| To master this specialized piece of equipment, officers and soldiers of Brigade 161 had to spend a lot of time studying, thoroughly understanding the theory, and practicing the operation of the Pluto Plus ROV until they were proficient. (Image source: QPVN) |
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| The 161st Brigade has recently been equipped with and replaced many types of modern weapons and equipment. To effectively utilize this equipment, in addition to requiring officers and soldiers to learn foreign languages and computer skills, the brigade also employs other flexible training methods that prioritize efficiency. (Image source: QPVN) |
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| Accordingly, soldiers learn theory and take practical tests on simulators before being trained to operate the equipment in real-world environments. This aims to maximize the capabilities of the equipment. Image source: Vietnam People's Army Newspaper. |
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| The Pluto Plus ROV is an unmanned underwater vehicle (UAV) manufactured by the Swiss company idRobotica, designed for mine sweeping and underwater explosive devices. idRobotica is also one of Europe's leading companies in the development of unmanned underwater vehicles. Image source: QPVN. |
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| In terms of design, the Pluto Plus ROV has a maximum weight of 330kg, a payload capacity of 110kg, and a standard length of 2,250mm. The vehicle itself can be deployed from a small crane, which is quite common on Vietnam's minesweepers. Image source: QPVN. |
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| In terms of performance, the Pluto Plus ROV is equipped with two fuel cell propulsion engines, giving it a maximum speed of over 6 knots. It also features two small propeller engines at the front for steering. (Image source: QPVN) |
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| During operation, the Pluto Plus ROV can be controlled via radio data transceivers or via a fiber optic cable towed by the vehicle, with a range of up to 2,000m. The Pluto Plus ROV itself also comes with a modern control system integrated into the deployed vessels. (Image source: QPVN) |
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| The Pluto Plus ROV operates fully autonomously via pre-programmed controls or manually from a central control system. It is capable of detecting and tracking targets at depths up to 400m, or 120m at standard levels. Image source: QPVN. |
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| The image shows the deployment phase of the Pluto Plus ROV on the Yurka minesweepers of the Vietnamese Navy. Image source: airbase.ru. |
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