Marichka (Ukrainian: Марічка) is a Ukrainian-made multi-purpose autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capable of performing underwater attack missions, as well as cargo transportation and reconnaissance.
| Marichka | |
|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous underwater vehicle |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | AMMO.Ukraine |
| Unit cost | 16 million hryvnias[1] |
| Produced | 2023 |
Development
editThe first successful test of the AUV was announced on August 24, 2023.[2] On August 29, a video of the Marichka's tests was revealed to the public. Marichka is designed to be capable of hitting landing ships, boats, submarines and missile corvettes, as well as coastal fortifications and bridge supports. Outside of strike applications, the AUV can also transport military and civilian cargo, and perform reconnaissance missions.[3][4]
Specifications
editWhile dormant, the AUV can be activated by timer or via signal. The manufacturer claims that Marichka can be concealed from hydroacoustic search scanners and can withstand electronic warfare countermeasures.[3][1] Marichka is designed to hit areas of warships beneath the waterline, to maximise efficacy.[5]
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 metres |
| Width | 1 metre |
| Operational range | up to 1000 kilometres |
| Unit cost | 16 million hryvnias |
See also
edit- MAGURA V5 - USV developed for use by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR)
- Sea Baby - USV developed for use by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)
References
edit- ^ a b Serge Havrylets (September 26, 2023). "Ukraine develops a kamikaze underwater drone to hit Russian bridges and warships (VIDEO)". Euromaidan Press.
- ^ "«Марічка» — відео перших випробувань українського підводного дрона для ураження кораблів і не тільки в радіусі 1000 км". ITC.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ a b "Українські морські дрони: «Марічка», Sea Baby, MAGURA V5 та інші". ITC.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Joseph Trevithick (September 25, 2023). "Our Best Look At Ukraine's 'Marichka' Submarine Drone". The War Zone.
- ^ James Kilner (August 27, 2023). "Ukraine unveils suicide submarine to take out Russia's warships". The Telegraph.