| XFC UAV | |
|---|---|
| Role | Submarine-launched UAV |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Naval Research Laboratory |
| First flight | 2013 |
| Introduction | 2013 |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 1 |
Sea Robin XFC is a submarine launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle platform being tested by the United States Naval Research Laboratory. It is expected that it will be launched from Seawolf, Los Angeles and Virginia class submarines
The launch canister system was developed by contractor Oceaneering.[1]
Experimental Fuel Cell UAV (XFC)[]
The platform launches an experimental fuel cell UAV or XFC UAV from a torpedo tube of a nuclear submarine and stealth UAV being tested is an eXperimental fuel cell using hydrogen.[1]
The UAV wings unfolded after launch into a X wing format. The UAV has a propeller in the rear and a camera dome in front.
The system was tested from USS Providence in late 2013.[2]
References[]
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