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DARPA Releases First Images Of Manta Ray Underwater Drone During In-Water Testing
We get a closer look a the Northrop Grumman Manta Ray UUV prototype during in-water testing off the coast of Southern California. As we have already
Described as a new class of UUV, the Manta Ray is an extra-large glider designed to undertake extended-duration, long-range, and payload-capable undersea missions independently, without requiring on-site human logistics. The first image of the Manta Ray UUV strategically showcased the tail section of the vehicle in darkness to conceal certain intriguing details—similar to the approach taken by Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force with the highly anticipated B-21 Raider bomber. According to DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), this testing phase focused on evaluating the vehicle’s hydrodynamic performance in real-world conditions, including submerged operations utilizing all modes of propulsion and steering: buoyancy, propellers, and control surfaces.
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