The remotely piloted seaplane (RPS) for antisubmarine warfare (ASW) is a small, relatively inexpensive, unmanned water-based aircraft that provides excellent time-on-station performance, tactical flexibility, and energy efficiency. In the 1980's, command, control, and communications (C3) technology will be available which will permit a seaplane to be designed with no crew on board. Such a vehicle would be capable of performing military ASW operations in open ocean areas while taking full advantage of its waterborne capability. The removal of a crew from the seaplane has a substantial impact on the aircraft design. A RPS having a 1200 n mi radius of action and 72 hr time-on-station would weigh only 34,800 lb (15,764 kgm) and would incorporate a 5300 lb (2400 kg) ASW payload. (Author)


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    Title :

    Remotely Piloted Seaplane for Antisubmarine Warfare


    Contributors:
    C. J. Martin (author) / B. Papadales (author)

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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