The American company Textron Systems, specializing in defense and aviation technologies, has officially introduced its new family of maritime drones called TSUNAMI.
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This innovation was announced through a press release by the company’s communication department.
According to the company, the unmanned vehicles in the TSUNAMI family were designed to meet the needs of the U.S. Navy and allied nations.
“The TSUNAMI family is a cost-effective and rapidly deployable solution that combines Textron Systems’ more than 40 years of experience in developing multifunctional autonomous vehicles with the production and design capabilities of the U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry,” the official statement reads.
The TSUNAMI drones are based on boats from Brunswick Corporation and are equipped with gasoline engines to simplify logistics. Additionally, the control system is derived from the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) family, also developed by Textron Systems.
Currently, the TSUNAMI lineup includes three drone models with lengths of 7.3 meters, 7.6 meters, and 8.5 meters. Each model has a payload capacity of up to 453.6 kg and a range of 600 to over 1,000 nautical miles, depending on the model.
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The introduction of the TSUNAMI family highlights Textron Systems’ commitment to developing advanced technological solutions for autonomous maritime operations, contributing to maritime security and providing strategic support to its customers.
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