ECA A18-D vs Kawasaki SPICE
Head-to-head comparison of ECA Group ECA A18-D and Oceaneering Kawasaki SPICE. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 26, 2026
Overall Score
78.3/ 100
ECA A18-D
ECA Group
78.1/ 100
Kawasaki SPICE
Oceaneering
Score Breakdown
84
Performance84
82
Reliability82
65
Ease of Use68
82
Intelligence80
70
Value72
75
Ecosystem70
88
Safety84
72
Design76
Specs Comparison
| Spec | ECA A18-D | Kawasaki SPICE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| Sonar | Side-scan + SAS | — |
| Navies | French Navy, NATO | — |
| Depth M | 300 | 3000 |
| Mass Kg | 700 | 1800 |
| Length M | 5.5 | — |
| Application | Mine countermeasures | Offshore energy inspection |
| Endurance Hrs | 24 | 30 |
| Sensors | — | Multibeam, cameras, profiler |
| Propulsion | — | Electric thrusters |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | ECA A18-D | Kawasaki SPICE |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $4,200,000 | $8,400,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |