Prototypes
Dual-use Platforms in Active Development
⚜️ DOLPHIN-X1 Amphitorp: Next-Gen Amphibious Tactical Drone (UUV)
The Dolphin-X1 Amphitorp represents a state-of-the-art dual-use (military-commercial) and dual-environment (water-to-air) autonomous AI torpedo-drone that features a dolphin-bioinspired sleek design, which enables it to achieve minimal drag during both surface and underwater operation.
Phase A: The stealth-coated carbon-titanium composite material makes up its exterior which features stealth capabilities and corrosion resistance. The provided design displays side and top views which reveal essential torpedo-drone characteristics. The Amphitorp exhibits dorsal as well as pectoral fin designs which support effective underwater mobility while producing lift for aerial transitions. The dorsal shell contains retractable vector-thrust micro-turbojets which provide optimal air-based propulsion functionality. This fin design duplicates marine ecosystem movements to create reduced noise emissions and turn more tightly. The ventral and rear control fins are built into the bodyline to minimize detection signatures. Through its "3-D Dolphin Maneuver" the drone can make unpredictable arcs between water and air to break targeting locks.
Phase B: The Dolphin-X1 operates as an advanced autonomous defense platform because it utilizes real-time sensor fusion together with hull geometry that deflects sonar and countermeasures with electronic countermeasure abilities. The stealth torpedo system exhibits a stealth-coated carbon-titanium composite structure to ensure corrosion resistance along with lightweight constructability and stealth capabilities. The 3-D Dolphin Maneuver allows the torpedo to perform unpredictable zigzag arcing movements which result in shallow aerial leaps at 15°-25° angles for 0.8-2 seconds per surfacing before submerged intervals of 1-3 seconds that can be adjusted based on depth and trajectory. Rapid changes in speed prevent enemies from maintaining their targeting systems on the target.
Phase C: A combination of infrared sensors and sonar enables real-time underwater threat detection and shield the system from radar and lidar surface observation while electromagnetic field detectors understand incoming projectiles and follow their departure (full sensor suite: sonar, thermal, LIDAR). The units maintain synchronization through encrypted blue-green laser communication protocols to execute swarm operations together. Stealth features from the UUV depend on radar-absorbent materials (RAM) integrated with sonar-deflecting hulls which operate in combination with active counter-vibration hull nodes for noise cancellation. The propulsion system uses micro gas-turbines for explosive air bursts which are stabilized by vent flaps and gyroscopes for seamless air transitions. The system activates its autonomous recovery protocol when compromised which leads it to retreat through a low-profile underwater path.
- Propulsion Motor: 8,000 W peak (liquid-cooled)
- Max Torque: 18.6 Nm (bold maneuverability)
- Jet Pump: 70 mm, shrouded 100% (stealth)
- Energy System: LiFePO4, 48V-72V
- Cruise time: 60 minutes (attack mode)
- ESC Current: 180-200A continuous (300A peak)
- Primary Navigation: GNSS-RTK / Inertial Backup
- Navigation: GNSS-RTK-RF (surface) + sonar (U)
- Active stabilization: 4 kg gyroscope (custom)
- Control: x5 monitors (image, position, health)
- Payload Capacity: 5.2 kg PBX (modular)
- Environmental Rating: IP68, Sea State 5
MVP Unit Cost: €14,200 (ex-payload)
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