Equipment

MacArtney supplies custom winches for Textron’s USV

2023-05-22T08:01:00

The MacArtney winches on board Textron Systems’ CUSV have to endure the shock of powerful explosions and violent vibrations

MacArtney is delivering custom-built winches that can withstand exploding mines for the US Navy.

Specifically engineered for mine countermeasures operations, the CUSV system is a versatile unmanned surface vehicle with a considerable payload capacity. Its adaptable configuration enables it to sweep, locate and neutralise mines and explosive devices without human intervention.

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