Sea Eagle Seaplane

Natural disasters, piracy and political situations happen overnight requiring immediate response for desired outcomes. Rapid delivery of emergency supplies, personnel, equipment, or troops to troubled locations could make the difference between life and death.

With over three quarters of the planets surface being covered by water it is difficult, costly, and time consuming to deliver personnel and cargo . Land planes require maintained airstrips, surface and subsurface vessels can take days to position and need a large crew and millions of dollars to operate and maintain.

Aircraft such as helicopters are expensive to purchase, operate, and maintain. They fly at relatively slow speeds and have limited range unless refueled in flight requiring more aircraft and expense.

Seaplanes that are capable of long range, rapid deployment, ability to land on the surface, and remain on station for extended periods are an obvious answer to many of today's current situations. With lower initial cost, lower maintenance and a small (or no) crew, more area can be covered in less time for less money.

There are a few seaplanes being manufactured today that could be utilized to some extent. Each have the same disadvantage of being nothing more then an airplane floating aimlessly in the water once they've landed.

The Sea Eagle's patented (#7,252,264) wing morphing seaplane design transforms a fast deploying seaplane into a surface vessel utilizing wind driven propulsion. This type of surface propulsion has the advantages of being economical and silent while providing for long endurance. Expanded mission utilization would be possible by controlling position and speed while burning little to no fuel while on the surface.

Whether manned or unmanned (UAV) the Sea Eagle design could deliver cargo, personnel, ordinance, or equipment in ways that no other vehicle can.

Sea Eagle features include: