Pluto Plus
The Pluto Plus is an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle designed for use in underwater mine identification and destruction by militaries. The vehicle is battery operated, has a maximum speed of 6 kt, and an endurance of 2 to 6 hours. Its ability to be fitted with a wireless link makes it suitable for counter-terrorism purposes. The Pluto's UUV family is developed and build by the company in Lomazzo. The [Columbia Group] is the exclusive licensee for fabrication of the Pluto Plus in the United States.
Operators
- Egyptian Navy - 3 in service,
- Hellenic Navy
- * 3rd Fleet Minesweeping Squadron of the Fleet Headquarters - 3 deployed on HS EVROPI (M 62)
- Italian Navy - GAETA class
- Royal [Norwegian Navy|Norwegian Navy] - 6 in service, 2 on 3 mine hunter|Oksøy-class mine hunters]
- Spanish Navy - at least 8 in service, 2 on each of first 4 Segura [class minehunter|Segura class] minehunters