Radix Marine Inc (fka RDXM)

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The two LCS designs are somewhat different, with the Lockheed LCS using a high-speed monohull and the General Dynamics model equipped with a trimaran hull. Each design is capable of speeds exceeding 40 knots and long-range distances of more than 3500 miles. They are designed to launch and recover a variety of vehicles, featuring flight decks and hangers large enough for two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters as well as a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). UAVs include the remotely piloted MQ-8 Fire Scout (Fig. 2) unmanned helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman (www.northropgrumman.com), which is ideal for targeting and reconnaissance missions. USVs include the Spartan Scout, about 23 feet in length complete with a compliment of sensors and a 0.50 caliber machine gun; it was developed for the US Navy through the combined efforts of Radix Marine (www.radix-marine.com), Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Co.

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