CSBC Endeavor Manta

The CSBC Endeavor Manta is an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) produced by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan.

History

Taiwan's pursuit of USVs was largely driven by their use in the Russo-Ukrainian War and a growing invasion threat to Taiwan from China.[1]

According to CSBC the program began in early 2024.[2] The program was revealed in late 2024 with an official demonstration planned for early 2025.[3]

The system was publicly unveiled in March 2025.[4][5]

Attributes

The Endeavor Manta has a trimaran hull for increased stability.[1] It can carry an internal explosive payload as well as light torpedos externally.[2] Up to 50 USVs can be controlled from a remote control station. Its small size allows it to be launched from a large number of locations.[1]

Specifications

The Endeavor Manta is 8.6 meters long and 3.7 meters wide. It has a top speed of ~65 kilometers per hour and a payload of a little over a ton.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Newdick, Thomas. "Taiwan's Endeavor Manta Drone Boat Breaks Cover". twz.com. The War Zone. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Chen, Kelvin. "Taiwan develops nation's 1st military drone boat". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  3. ^ "CSBC to release drone boat prototype early this year". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  4. ^ Chen-hung, Hung; Chung, Jake. "Uncrewed surface vehicle unveiled". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  5. ^ Shu-wei, Wu; Yeh, Joseph. "Taiwan shipbuilder unveils domestic unmanned surface vehicle". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
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