MilitarySaildrone Explorer
Unmanned Surface Vesselconfirmed
The Saildrone Explorer is a wind and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) designed for long-duration data collection missions across the world's oceans. It carries a suite of scientific sensors for oceanographic, atmospheric, and maritime domain awareness applications, transmitting data in real-time.
Specifications
| Type | Unmanned Surface Vessel |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Saildrone, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2013 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 5.5 km/h |
| Weight | 0.7 t |
History
Developed by Saildrone, Inc. in the US, it was introduced in 2013 and has been used for various scientific and military reconnaissance missions.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
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