Piranha USV Warfighter

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The Piranha USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) is an unmanned remote-controlled vessel designed for military missions. The ultra-light 54-foot composite boat weights in at a mere 8000 lbs. It can carry up to 15,000 lbs of payload a distance of up to 2500 miles. This is triple the payload capability and 10 times the range of existing USVs. A prototype of the Piranha is currently under construction and is expected to begin sea trials soon.

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Date: Friday, February 12th, 2010
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