On 14 Feb 2024 Ukrainian media reported that Ukraine military forces have targeted Russian Naval surface ship Caesar Kunikov.The ship is named after Soviet Naval Infantry officer Tsezar Kunikov .The Caesar Kunikov is part of Russian Black sea fleet .According to reports Ukrainian forces used indigenously built Magura V5 drones against Caesar Kunikov which resulted the drowning of Russian surface ship. A video was released by Ukrainian officials which showed Magura V 5 with high maneuverability headed towards ship and explosion occurred after contact with the ship.
Magura V 5 (Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus V-type) is complete unmanned naval vehicle capable of performing different tasks like surveillance, reconnaissance, patrolling, search and rescue and can do combat missions. Magura V 5 have capacity to carry warhead of almost 300 kg and has an active range of 800 km.Only Ukrainian authorities know the exact number of Magura V 5 drones.
Development of Magura V5 USV (Unmanned surface vehicle)
The drone was first revealed in International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2023) which took place from July 25 to 28, 2023, in Istanbul, Türkiye. Later attacks on Russian naval fleet by Magura V5 (USV) proved that unmanned naval drone was already operational in combat missions
Design of Magura V5 USV
Magura V 5 Unmanned surface vehicle is jet skis powered drone with total length of almost 5.5m.Magura USV has total width of 1.5m. The hydrodynamic hull and smooth profile of the V5 allow it to proceed stealthy with good maneuverability. Magura V5 USV is also equipped with advanced imaging technology and sensors. The Magura V5 has never specific equipped slips and can be launch from anywhere with minor physical effort due to its size.
Electronic systems of Magura V 5 USV (Unmanned surface vehicle)
Despite economic hurdles and war with Russia Ukrainian government managed to integrate Magura V5 with latest electronic systems. Magura V5 has autopilot system, video subsystems, with the addition of night vision, extra communication modules, and a warhead, Magura V5 has ground-based autonomous control station, a transportation and storage system, and a data center.
Magura V5 drone can be controlled via a wireless mesh network, satellite communication, or “autonomously”. The additional systems of USV includes dual-view electro-optic system with a gyroscope, marine radar, and laser rangefinder. The drone is integrated with highly advanced camera which provides actual combat awareness to operator.
Command and control center of Magura V5 USV (Unmanned surface vehicle)
According to Ukrainian officials Magura V5 has very simple control system. Operator can operate Magura V5 with simple control panel. With almost equal to size of Laptop control panel of Magura V5 has cover case in order to protect equipment from shocks during transportation. USV has waterproof FPV camera which gives situational awareness to operator in combat missions
Salient features of Magura V5
Width: 1500 mm or 1.5 m
Total weight: 1000 kg
Warhead: 320 kg
Operating range: up to 400 km
Range: up to 800 km
Autonomy: up to 60 hours
Cruising speed: 41 km/h
Maximum speed: 78 km/h
Navigation methods: automatic GNSS, inertial, visual
・Video transmission: up to three HD video streams
・The cost of the complex: 10 million hryvnias
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