DESCRIPTION
Bluefin-12 is a Marine from Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics). It is built for Research, Security, Inspection. Key figures: 250 kg, 1440 min runtime.
Bluefin-12 is General Dynamics' lightweight medium-class UUV with an open payload bay (>4,000 cm³) and optional Integrated Survey Package (Solstice MAS, HD camera, environmental sensors) for long-endurance mission-critical underwater data collection.
FEATURES
- Diameter 12.8 in (32 cm)
- Length 15.8 ft (4.83 m)
- 550 lb (250 kg) with survey package
- Depth 656 ft (200 m)
- Endurance 24 h @ 3 kt / 36 h @ 2 kt
- Speed up to 6 knots
- Four 1.9 kWh Li-ion
- Nav ≤0.1% DT CEP50
- Optional Solstice MAS + RDSM + FLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 250 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 4.83 m × W 320 mm × H 320 mm |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Aquatic |
| Speed | 11.11 km/h |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 1440 min |
ROBOT FORUMS
Loading forums...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 250 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 4.83 m × W 320 mm × H 320 mm |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Aquatic |
| Speed | 11.11 km/h |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 1440 min |
Images

Image Contributions
Videos
ROBOT FORUMS
Loading forums...
RATINGS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Bluefin-12?
Bluefin-12 is General Dynamics' lightweight medium-class UUV with an open payload bay (>4,000 cm³) and optional Integrated Survey Package (Solstice MAS, HD camera, environmental sensors) for long-endurance mission-critical underwater data collection.
Who makes the Bluefin-12?
The Bluefin-12 is made by Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics), a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the Bluefin-12 cost?
Bluefin Robotics (General Dynamics) has not publicly announced pricing for the Bluefin-12. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the Bluefin-12 used for?
The Bluefin-12 is designed for research, security, inspection, and monitoring. It is used in energy and research settings.
How much does the Bluefin-12 weigh?
The Bluefin-12 weighs 250 kg.
How fast is the Bluefin-12?
The Bluefin-12 can move at speeds of up to 11.11 km/h.
What is the battery life of the Bluefin-12?
The Bluefin-12 runs for about 1,440 minutes on a charge.
COMPARE WITH SIMILAR ROBOTS
See how this robot stacks up against its closest alternatives
- Bluefin-12 vs Wave Glider
- Bluefin-12 vs Sabertooth Double Hull
- Bluefin-12 vs Sabertooth Single Hull
- Bluefin-12 vs Bluefin-21
- Bluefin-12 vs Bluefin-9





