There are numerous problems with this ship but the main reason why it won’t be used is that the US Navy already has a very similar ship that has been in testing since 2006 and is all around better than the vehicle in the article.<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M80_Stiletto" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M80_Stiletto</a><p>50+ knots top speed, 4 x 1,650 hp engines<p>can carry a landing craft, 12 troops, and up to 20 tons of cargo<p>“A key feature of this vessel is that it can set up a network between a special forces team by launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that relays information between the team and boat. The Stiletto can also carry surveillance UAVs to provide reconnaissance for the SEAL team, and, using a clustered supercomputer on board, will be able to send real-time images to the team on shore.”<p>Cost between $6 million and $10 million each.<p>For extremely stealth missions SEALs would use a underwater vehicle deployed from a C-130, another ship, or a submarine. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAL_Delivery_Vehicle" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAL_Delivery_Vehicle</a><p>“The 88-foot (27 m) long vessel has a notable hull design, an M-shaped hull that provides a stable yet fast platform for mounting electronic surveillance equipment or weapons, or for conducting special operations. The hull design does not require foils or lifting devices to achieve a smooth ride at high speeds in rough conditions. Its shallow draft means the M80 Stiletto can operate in littoral and riverineenvironments and potentially allows for beach landings. The faceted design suggests that the vessel has a low radar signature (i.e., stealth) in the frontal aspect and somewhat so from the sides.”<p><a href="http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/m80-stiletto/" rel="nofollow">http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/m80-stiletto/</a><p><a href="http://www.wired.com/2008/09/stiletto-vs-dru/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wired.com/2008/09/stiletto-vs-dru/</a><p><a href="http://www.gizmag.com/stiletto-experimental-ship-with-carbon-fiber-m-hull-design-tops-50-knots-60mph/5151/" rel="nofollow">http://www.gizmag.com/stiletto-experimental-ship-with-carbon...</a>