Shallow Water Influence Minesweeping System      The Shallow Water Influence Minesweeping System, better known as SWIMS, is a self-contained, high speed, shallow water magnetic influence sweeping device under development by EDO Corporation.   The SWIMS is a 10 foot long by 20 inches in diameter device which is capable of being totally contained within the MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter for transit to the operating area.   It is then deployed upon arrival and provides rapid mine clearance.   The SWIMS allows for the emulation of the magnetic signatures of the platforms in transit through an assault area as well as the conduct of generic minesweeping operations.   Designed to operate in shallow waters at speeds up to 40 knots, it can be towed as a single unit or in tandem.

Minesweeping Systems

MK-103  |  MK-104   |  MK-105   |  MK-106   |  SPU-1W   |  SWIMS   |  AN/37U-1   |  MK-2(G)


Minehunting Systems

AN/AQS-14   |  AN/ALQ-141   |  MAGIC LANTERN


Systems Under Development

ALMDS   |  AMNS   |  AN/AQS-20   |  LLSS   |  OASIS   |  RAMICS

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