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Orca XLUUV, el megadron submarino de EEUU que puede navegar océanos enteros sin tripulación

Estados Unidos está desarrollando uno de los vehículos submarinos no tripulados más avanzados del mundo, el Orca XLUUV, un enorme dron submarino de 26 […]

Orca XLUUV, el megadron submarino de EEUU que puede navegar océanos enteros sin tripulación

TL;DR

  • The US is developing the Orca XLUUV, a large unmanned submarine.
  • It measures 26 meters in length and has a range of over 12,000 km.
  • The project is a collaboration between Boeing and Huntington Ingalls Industries for the US Navy.
  • The Orca is designed for autonomous, multi-month missions.
  • It features a hybrid propulsion system with lithium batteries and diesel generators.
  • The submarine has a payload capacity of up to eight tons and can be equipped with different sensors.
  • Potential missions include seabed warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and expeditionary support.