Originally, the Coast Guard used the term cutter in its traditional sense, as a type of small sailing ship.
Polar-class icebreakers (WAGB) carry an Arctic survey boat (ASB) and landing craft.
Fixed-wing aircraft, such as Lockheed HC-130 Hercules turboprops, operate from Air Stations on long-duration missions.
The Coast Guard was to purchase the Bell Eagle Eye UAV as part of the Deepwater program, but this has been cancelled.
[29] The Coast Guard is currently preparing to launch a small UAS competition for the Legend-class NSC and future Heritage-class cutter.