The US government has revealed secret information about the latest autonomous underwater reconnaissance drone, Manta Ray, capable of staying underwater for a long time without refueling.
Manta Ray Drone
Drone Description
The US Navy's brand new Manta Ray autonomous underwater vessel was recently spotted on satellite Google Maps images moored at the Port Wainimi naval base in California. This futuristic device, developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has hydrodynamic contours reminiscent of the sea creature manta ray.
Unprecedented autonomy and duration in low power mode have become the main distinguishing features of the new underwater development. The drone's innovative "efficient gliding" motion technology ensures minimal power consumption and allows it to remain underwater for a long time without the need to recharge.
Modular Design
The drone's body is modular, allowing it to be disassembled and transported in standard shipping containers. Manta Ray is equipped with multiple compartments to accommodate a variety of payloads and equipment, making it a versatile platform for a variety of naval missions.
Full-scale testing of the unique development in waters off the coast of Southern California lasted more than three months. According to experts, the development of unmanned underwater vehicles is part of a strategy to counter the growing activity of Russian and Chinese submarines.
Glossary
- Manta Ray - Secret prototype of a US military unmanned submarine with long-term autonomy.
- DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the US Department of Defense.
- Northrop Grumman - American aerospace corporation, developer of Manta Ray.
Links
- Official website of the US Navy project
- Source: New York Post
- Ukrainian maritime drones: Marychka, Sea Baby, Magura-V5 and others
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Иван
Amazingly, technological progress does not stand still! Unmanned submarines are the future of naval operations. 🌊⚓️
Софья
Yes, Manta Ray looks fantastic! I wonder how effective the "efficient gliding" technology is underwater? 🤔
Герман
Modular design is a great idea. This makes it easy to transport and adapt the submarine to various tasks. 🚢✨
Григорий
Ugh, why do we need these military toys? It would be better if the money was spent on peaceful purposes, and not on underwater drones to counter Russia and China. 😒
Анна
Gregory, technological progress is inevitable, and such developments will help secure our borders. In addition, it stimulates the development of science and technology. 🔬🚀
Ян
I agree with Anna. Underwater drones can be useful not only for military purposes, but also for ocean research, monitoring the environmental situation, etc. 🌊🌍
Элизабет
It is very interesting to look at the photo of this submarine on Google Maps! I'll definitely look for it there. 🗺️🔍
Виктор
I heard that Ukraine also has developments in the field of maritime drones. Maybe we should pay attention to domestic projects? 🇺🇦⚓️