Yellow Autonomous Underwater Vehicle on Museum Display

Yellow Autonomous Underwater Vehicle on Museum Display

Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:46:08 PM · 2026/USS Hornet

The image shows a large yellow torpedo-shaped autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) displayed on a concrete floor, likely inside the USS Hornet Museum. The device features a streamlined design with a pointed nose cone, cylindrical body marked with red bands, and control surfaces at the rear. Brown protective netting or rope wraps around portions of the vehicle, and it's secured with yellow chain barriers. In the background, other military equipment and ordnance can be seen, including what appears to be bombs or missiles. The setting has an industrial museum atmosphere with dark lighting and historical military artifacts.

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