< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/BA/75/IB-FRGVJALMO_F4A499EA.jpg" Alt = "The technical characteristics of the American electrical combat aircraft Viceroy are opened"/> ~ ~ ~ < P > US Marine Corps expands cooperation with Regent Craft to evaluate the new Vicoroy Sea Glider as part of logistics operations in difficult marine conditions. The amount of the new contract is about $ 10 million and continues the previous agreement for $ 4.75 million, within which the prototype capabilities were successfully demonstrated.
< p >Glander & mdash; It is a glider, a aircraft without an engine that uses air flows for flight. It is lifted into the air by towing or catapult, after which it plans using aerodynamic forces (ed.).< P > Electric Viceroy electric glander is able to develop speeds up to 290 kilometers per hour and overcome the distance of up to 290 kilometers. It takes off and sits on the water, so it does not require runway. Its design allows you to work in places with limited access, which makes the device attractive to military logistics tasks.
< p > regent notes that the glaider flight at low height reduces its visibility for radars, and the electric engine & mdash; infrared radiation. Charging can occur from the shore and from the ship, which increases the autonomy of the device in the field. Despite the fact that the exact timing of commissioning has not yet been declared, the extension of the contract indicates a growing interest on the part of the military.
< p > in January, Regent started construction of its own production enterprise in North-Kingstown, Rod Island. Its opening is scheduled for 2026. They will produce the main components of the maritime glandra, make the final assembly and test before transferring the customer. Also, the company has recently submitted documents to the US Coast Guard to pass the apparatus certification.