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Northrop Grumman Doubles AQS-24 Minehunter Depth In Test

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

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Northrop Grumman Doubles AQS-24 Minehunter Depth In Test

Northrop Grumman tested the AQS-24 system at depths over 400 feet, doubling its previous operating test depth. (Photo: Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman [NOC] successfully tested the AQS-24B minehunting sonar off the coast of Florida at double its last tested depth, over 400 feet, the company said. For the test, the AQS-24B was embarked on the M/V Richard Becker, a civilian offshore supply/towing vessel, off the coast of Ft. Lauderdale Fla. The company said the system’s sonar performed well at all tested depths and used its sensors to classify bottom objects of interest. The test was an internal company development effort.…

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