美推「幽靈」高速無人艇鎖定反潛作戰

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幽靈高速USV概念圖。左為「匿蹤打擊」構型，右為「靜默續航」構型。（圖片取自Saildrone網站）

鎖定反潛作戰　打造海上自主新戰力

Designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare Missions

美國海上自主系統新創公司Saildrone於21日推出「幽靈」（Spectre）系列高速無人水面載具（USV），分為「靜默續航」（Silent Endurance）與「匿蹤打擊」（Stealth Strike）兩種構型，主打反潛作戰應用。

U.S.-based maritime autonomy company Saildrone unveiled its “Spectre” high-speed unmanned surface vessel (USV) series on the 21st, featuring two variants—Silent Endurance and Stealth Strike—tailored for anti-submarine warfare (ASW).

雙構型設計　兼顧偵蒐與打擊任務

Dual Configurations for ISR and Strike Roles

根據《國防新聞》報導，「幽靈」系列於Sea-Air-Space Symposium公開亮相，艇長約52公尺、排水量約250噸，並可依任務需求選擇風能、太陽能或柴油等不同推進方式，最高航速可達30節（約55公里／時）。

According to Defense News, the Spectre series debuted at the Sea-Air-Space Symposium. The vessels measure about 52 meters in length with a displacement of 250 tons, and can be configured with wind, solar, or diesel propulsion, reaching speeds up to 30 knots (55 km/h).

其中，「靜默續航」構型採用太陽能風帆設計並搭載聲納陣列，具備低聲學特性，適合長時間反潛監測任務。

The Silent Endurance variant features a solar sail design and sonar arrays, offering low acoustic signatures ideal for persistent ASW surveillance.

而「匿蹤打擊」構型則配備貨櫃化發射系統，可執行機動打擊任務，提升海上威懾能力。

The Stealth Strike variant incorporates containerized launch systems, enabling mobile strike missions and enhancing maritime deterrence.

填補反潛能力缺口　攜手洛馬深化技術

Addressing ASW Gaps with Industry Collaboration

Richard Jenkins表示，「幽靈」系列旨在填補反潛作戰關鍵能力缺口，目前正與Lockheed Martin合作，持續優化系統性能與作戰效能。

CEO Richard Jenkins stated that the Spectre series is designed to address critical gaps in ASW capabilities, with ongoing collaboration with Lockheed Martin to refine system performance.

已完成初步測試　預計2027年海試

Prototype Testing Completed, Sea Trials Planned for 2027

報導指出，「幽靈」先前已以等比例原型艇在丹麥海域進行測試，驗證不同海況下的運作能力。

Reports indicate that scaled prototypes have already been tested in Danish waters, validating performance across varying sea conditions.

後續將由Fincantieri於美國威斯康辛州船廠打造原型艇，預計2027年初展開海上測試，並爭取United States Navy及國際市場採用。

Full-scale prototypes will be built by Fincantieri at its Wisconsin shipyard, with sea trials expected in early 2027, targeting adoption by the U.S. Navy and international customers.