ECA A18-D vs Teledyne Gavia
Head-to-head comparison of ECA Group ECA A18-D and Oceaneering Teledyne Gavia. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 26, 2026
Overall Score
78.3/ 100
ECA A18-D
ECA Group
78.5/ 100
Teledyne Gavia
Oceaneering
Score Breakdown
84
Performance78
82
Reliability80
65
Ease of Use78
82
Intelligence76
70
Value80
75
Ecosystem78
88
Safety82
72
Design76
Specs Comparison
| Spec | ECA A18-D | Teledyne Gavia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Sonar | Side-scan + SAS | — |
| Navies | French Navy, NATO | — |
| Depth M | 300 | 1000 |
| Mass Kg | 700 | 80 |
| Length M | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| Application | Mine countermeasures | — |
| Endurance Hrs | 24 | 12 |
| Modules | — | Hot-swappable sensor |
| Countries | — | 30 |
| Deployment | — | Man-portable |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | ECA A18-D | Teledyne Gavia |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $4,200,000 | $2,100,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |