June 1, 2023 - Fast response U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1146) sails alongside a MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Arabian Gulf during exercise Eagle Resolve 23.
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The 38 foot U.S. Navy Devil Ray T-38 USV was developed along with other sized variants by Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC). It is designed for larger-scale operations and capabilities. It can travel at a cruise speed of 25 knots with a burst speed of 80 knots and draws just 18 inches of draft. The T-38 has the ability to carry a payload up to 4520 pounds.
Eagle Resolve is a combined joint all-domain exercise that improves interoperability on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace with the U.S. military and partner nations, enhances the ability to respond to contingencies, and underscores U.S. Central Command's commitment to the Middle East.
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