Sea Slice
HSV Sea Slice is an experimental United States Navy vessel, built by Lockheed Martin.[1] Based on a variant of the SWATH hull design known as "SLICE", the Sea Slice is characterized by four teardrop-shaped submerged hulls, double the number seen on most previous designs. According to the US Navy, the design reduces waves and drag, which allows a SWATH vessel to "...operate at higher speeds while retaining their characteristic low motions in a seaway"[2]. Designed for operation in the same area as, and mount similar armament to, a LCS-type corvette[3], current weapon options include the Millennium Gun and the NetFires System, intended to launch Lockheed's (now cancelled) Loitering Attack Munition.[4]
Civilian versions of the Sea Slice hull, using the SLICE technology have been produced under license in the Philippines for use as ferries.[5]
References
- ↑ Petty Officer 2nd Class Zack Baddorf (7 June 2005). "Experimental Sea Slice". Department of Defense. http://www.defenselink.mil/transformation/images/photos/photo_archive/index_2005-12.html. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ GlobalSecurity.org, Sea SLICE. Retrieved 11 June 2009.
- ↑ Armada International, Sea Slice cuts close, 2002 August. Retrieved 11 June 2009.
- ↑ Maritime Journal, Sea SLICE Saw Southampton Input, 1 March 2005 (access 11 June 2009)
External links
- Lockheed Martin SeaSLICE factsheet (PDF). Retrieved 11 June 2009.
- Maritime Reporter, Sea SLICE Provides Glimpse of Future, Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Retrieved 11 June 2009.
See also
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