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Navigation for fast crafts and tactical boats
TRUSTED NAVIGATION for High-Speed NAVAL Operations
Fast craft and tactical boats operate in high-tempo missions where speed, precision and reliability are essential. Accurate heading, attitude, speed and positioning data support situational awareness, sensor performance, navigation safety and mission success. Exail's military-grade inertial navigation solutions are designed for fast-moving naval platforms, combining high performance, robust operation and compact integration.
Mission demands at high-speed
Fast craft operate in some of the most dynamic and demanding maritime environments, where navigation performance directly impacts mission effectiveness.
High-speed maneuvering
Rapid accelerations, sharp turns and high roll dynamics require accurate and reliable heading and attitude information throughout the mission.
GNSS-degraded environments
Operations increasingly take place in GNSS-degraded, disrupted or denied environments, where trusted continuous navigation data is critical to mission success.
Sensor and mission system performance
Target tracking, surveillance sensors and mission systems rely on accurate motion and navigation data to perform effectively.
SWaP constraints
Fast craft operate under strict size, weight and power constraints, requiring compact, high-performance navigation systems.
Why inertial navigation matters
Fast craft and tactical boats operate in environments where navigation performance directly impacts mission effectiveness. Inertial navigation provides accurate heading, attitude, speed and position data independently of GNSS, ensuring reliable operation during high-speed maneuvers and in degraded signal environments. Exail's advanced Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology enables this level of performance, delivering exceptional accuracy, stability and reliability at sea.
EXAIL Solutions for fast crafts MISSIONS
Exail offers a complete portfolio of FOG-based navigation solutions for fast craft and tactical boats. From compact heading systems to high-performance inertial navigation systems, our technologies are designed to support high-speed operations, GNSS-challenged environments and mission-critical maritime applications.
Trusted on leading fast craft programs
Exail navigation technologies support a broad range of fast craft and tactical boat programs worldwide, helping operators maintain accurate and reliable navigation data during demanding maritime missions.
A notable example is the CB90 combat boat, a high-performance fast assault craft used for coastal security, riverine warfare, rapid deployment and special operations. Operating in complex environments and at high speed, the platform relies on precise heading, attitude and positioning information to support safe maneuvering and mission effectiveness. Exail inertial navigation technologies help deliver the performance required for these mission-critical operations.
FAQs
Fast craft and tactical boats operate in demanding environments where high accelerations, sharp turns, vibrations and rough sea conditions can challenge navigation performance. Inertial navigation provides continuous heading, attitude, speed and position data, helping crews maintain situational awareness, navigation safety and mission effectiveness during high-speed operations.
Unlike satellite-based navigation systems, inertial navigation relies on onboard gyroscopes and accelerometers to measure vessel motion. This self-contained approach enables the system to continue delivering reliable navigation data even when GNSS signals are degraded, jammed, spoofed or temporarily unavailable.
FOG (Fiber Optic Gyroscope) technology delivers exceptional heading accuracy, long-term stability and robustness in challenging maritime environments. Its resistance to shock, vibration and harsh operating conditions makes it particularly well suited to military and security vessels requiring dependable navigation performance.
Yes. Inertial navigation data can be used by radar, EO/IR sensors, mission systems, combat management systems and navigation displays. Accurate motion information improves sensor performance, target tracking, stabilization and overall situational awareness.
Exail inertial navigation systems are designed for a wide range of platforms, including RHIBs, interceptor craft, patrol boats, harbor protection vessels and special operations craft. Their compact form factor and naval-grade performance make them particularly suitable for high-speed platforms where space, reliability and precision are critical.
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