Reckless Uncrewed Surface Vessels
The Reckless USV platform offers an impressive carrying capacity of up to 500 lbs, and features interchangeable lids that allow the platform to be easily reconfigured for a range of speciality missions. Powered by dual electric jet drives, the vessel has been constructed with a lightweight high-strength carbon fiber hull, and is capable of autonomous waypoint navigation.
Variants of the Reckless platform include:
- Cargo Reckless – fitted with a fabric carrier for transportation of mission-critical cargo
- Hound Reckless – counter-UAS radar platform for early warning detection of incoming drone threats
- Sonobuoy Reckless – dispenses Class A sonobuoys for ASW (anti-submarine warfare)
- CASVAC Reckless – casualty evacuation USV that carries a medic plus one person on a stretcher
Specifications:
Cargo | Hound | Sonobuoy | CASVAC | |
Dimensions (L x W): | 80 x 40” | |||
Empty Weight: | 198 lbs | |||
Dash Speed: | 14 kts max 4 kts full cargo |
9 mph | 7 mph | 4 mph |
Autonomy Range: | 15 miles w/ 70 lbs | 15 miles | 10 miles | 15 miles |
Communications: | Frequency-hopping 2.5 Ghz transmitter controller w/ 3W amplifier Compatible with Persistent Systems MPU5 |