Marichka () is a
Ukrainian-made multi-purpose
autonomous underwater vehicle
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a robot that travels underwater without requiring continuous input from an operator. AUVs constitute part of a larger group of undersea systems known as unmanned underwater vehicles, a classification tha ...
(AUV) capable of performing underwater attack missions, as well as cargo transportation and reconnaissance.
Development
The first successful test of the AUV was announced on August 24, 2023. 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.
Specifications
While 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.
Marichka is designed to hit areas of warships beneath the waterline, to maximise efficacy.
See also
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MAGURA V5
MAGURA (Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus V-type) is a class of Ukrainian multi-purpose unmanned surface vehicles (USV) developed for use by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) and capable of performing vari ...
- USV developed for use by the
Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR)
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Sea Baby - USV developed for use by the
Security Service of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine ( ; abbreviated as SBU [] or SSU) is the main Internal security, internal security agency of the Government of Ukraine, Ukrainian government. Its main duties include counter-intelligence activity and combati ...
(SBU)
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Autonomous underwater vehicles
Submarines of the Ukrainian Navy