Did Ukraine's Magura V5 inspire Russia's new Murena 300 S unmanned surface vessel?.

At the Army 2024 exhibition, Russia introduced a new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Murena 300 S. This vessel was developed and manufactured by the "Center for Unmanned Systems" and is intended to support the operational needs of the Russian Navy, particularly in the protection of naval assets. However, the design of the Murena 300 S may have been influenced by a captured Ukrainian Magura V5 USV, which Russia reportedly obtained in Crimea.
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The Murena 300 S unmanned surface vessel was developed and manufactured by the "Center for Unmanned Systems" and is intended to support the operational needs of the Russian Navy, particularly in the protection of naval assets. (Picture source: Telegram/Game of Drones)

The Murena 300 S features a range of technical capabilities designed for various maritime conditions. It has a range of 500 kilometers and can carry a payload of up to 500 kilograms. The vessel is built to operate in sea conditions with waves reaching up to four on the Beaufort scale.

The vessel is equipped with several communication and control systems. These include a satellite communication channel with a range of 45 kilometers, an online video channel for real-time monitoring, and a high-speed internet connection for continuous data transfer between the boat and its operators.

In terms of navigation and surveillance, the Murena 300 S is equipped with an inertial navigation system, a video camera with a 40X zoom, a television system, infrared (IR) sensors, and LIDAR technology. These systems enable the vessel to perform monitoring and reconnaissance tasks during both day and night.

The vessel is equipped with a satellite communication channel with a range of 45 kilometers, an online video channel for real-time monitoring, and a high-speed internet connection for continuous data transfer between the boat and its operators. (Picture source: Telegram/Game of Drones)

The Murena 300 S has dimensions of 5.5 meters in length, 1.5 meters in width, and 1.5 meters in height. These specifications make it suitable for a variety of naval operations. Additionally, the vessel is fitted with a jam-resistant GNSS system, which provides accurate positioning and navigation even in environments where electronic countermeasures are in use.

Reports from November 29, 2023, indicated that Russian forces had captured an intact Ukrainian Magura V5 USV on the western coast of Crimea following the 'Bettina' storm. This storm caused considerable disruption in southern Russia and Ukraine, including power outages and infrastructure damage. The similarities in dimensions between the Murena 300 S and the Magura V5, both measuring 5.5 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, suggest that the Ukrainian vessel may have influenced the design of the Russian USV.

The Murena 300 S, built to operate in sea conditions with waves reaching up to four on the Beaufort scale, has a range of 500 kilometers and can carry a payload of up to 500 kilograms. (Picture source: Telegram/Game of Drones)

The Ukrainian Magura V5 has been used in operations against Russian Black Sea Fleet ships. It measures 5.5 meters in length, 1.5 meters in width, and 0.5 meters in height above the waterline. The vessel can achieve speeds of up to 22 knots when cruising and 42 knots at maximum speed, with a range of 450 nautical miles. It can carry payloads of up to 320 kilograms and utilizes communication technologies such as mesh radio with an air-based repeater and satellite communications (SatCom).

The Murena 300 S, like the Magura V5, is intended for various maritime tasks, including the defense of naval installations, mine-laying, and mine-clearing operations. It is also equipped for real-time video surveillance during patrol missions and reconnaissance of surface and coastal targets. The vessel has capabilities that could be used to provide fire support for ground operations from the sea and potentially for naval strikes against enemy vessels.

The similarities in dimensions between the Murena 300 S and the Magura V5, both measuring 5.5 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, suggest that the Ukrainian vessel may have influenced the design of the Russian USV. (Picture source: Army Recognition)