What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
Summary
The US military used a sea drone called the Corsair to rescue two crew members from a downed army helicopter off the coast of Oman. The helicopter was reportedly shot down by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. The two soldiers were safely rescued within about two hours and are in stable condition.Key Facts
- The Corsair is a 24-foot-long sea drone made by a Texas company.
- It can carry up to 1,000 pounds and travel about 40 mph.
- The Corsair has cameras, radar, and radio sensors for navigation and intelligence.
- The US Navy has about 50 Corsair drones, mainly used for surveillance and mine detection.
- Task Force 59, a Navy unit for unmanned systems, operates the drone.
- The drone was likely controlled remotely by a person during the rescue mission.
- The rescue was done by the drone to avoid risking more human lives in a dangerous area.
- Sea drones like the Corsair are also seen in other conflicts, but this is the first known rescue using one.
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