Reference News Network, October 2 report - According to the Russian "Sovetskaya Rossiya" website on September 25, Russia has developed a super small remotely operated underwater vehicle called "Sardine". It can reach a speed of 1.5 meters per second and carry a payload of 1.5 kilograms. Its main feature is its compact structure, which allows it to operate in narrow environments, from checking pipelines to exploring shipwreck debris. Experts believe that this system is essential for the Russian Navy to complete a wide range of tasks. Its economical and easy-to-maintain characteristics make it an indispensable tool.

Experts at the Pacific Higher Naval School have developed a super small remotely operated underwater device. The "Sardine" underwater vehicle can operate in areas where large equipment cannot reach. Previously, due to the lack of domestic alternatives, foreign-produced super small equipment had to be used.

The main mission of the "Sardine" is to become the eyes and hands underwater. The researchers at the Pacific Higher Naval School told "Sovetskaya Rossiya": "It can inspect various facilities - from piers, ships to the seabed, and use a mechanical arm to retrieve items found."

A representative from the Pacific Higher Naval School said: "We focus on practicality. The 'Sardine' is assembled from easily available components, so it is simple to maintain and low cost. In addition, it is small and flexible, allowing it to work in areas that large equipment cannot reach."

This unmanned underwater vehicle has completed tests in pools and shallow sea areas. The current "Sardine" is a functional prototype, and it is still under continuous improvement. After completing all tests and verifying performance, mass production is planned.

Andrei Kachan, former commander of the Baltic Fleet's auxiliary fleet and a naval captain, told "Sovetskaya Rossiya": "Such equipment can be used to inspect the underwater hull of ships during combat duty or long voyages, as well as to clean the propeller and rudder assembly of ships. If mines are found, it can install explosive devices on them to eliminate them."

The expert also said that super small underwater equipment can be used to inspect the seabed in base areas, pier facilities, and ship mooring points.

Kachan said: "Our navy needs this equipment. It can relieve divers from various inspection tasks. Tasks can be completed simply by using the equipment without sending personnel."

Military expert Dmitry Borzhenkov told "Sovetskaya Rossiya" that small equipment must be used to work on small objects underwater.

He explained: "It can be used for fine operations or searching for and salvaging small objects, avoiding the use of larger systems. It can enter places that large equipment cannot reach, such as pipes or shipwreck debris. Such work is best done with specialized tools." (Translated by He Yingjun)

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