Saildrone · Aquatic · 2026
Saildrone's largest, fastest and most capable platform - a 52m, 250-tonne aluminium-hulled uncrewed surface vessel unveiled at Sea-Air-Space 2026. Hybrid wind/solar/diesel propulsion with twin shaftlines gives near-silent electric running to 12 knots for anti-submarine warfare, then 5,000hp of Caterpillar diesel to 27-30 knots. Two variants: Silent Endurance (43m composite wing) and Stealth Strike.
Price on application
View full interactive profile, comparisons & videos →| Category | Aquatic |
| Sub-type | Uncrewed Surface Vessel |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2026 |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 250000 kg |
| Payload | 25000 kg |
| Max speed | 15.4 m/s |
| Made in | USA |