GARC vs Ghost Shark
Overview
The GARC and the Ghost Shark are both Unmanned vessel classes.
| The United States' GARC is an unmanned surface vessel designed for reconnaissance, featuring a removable center panel that allows mission-specific payloads to be swapped rapidly. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Unmanned vessel |
| Type | Small unmanned surface vessel |
| Manufacturer | BlackSea Technologies |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Introduced by Australia in 2024, the Ghost Shark is an extra-large unmanned undersea vessel designed for maritime surveillance, distinguished by its modular payload capability. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Unmanned vessel |
| Type | Extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Anduril Industries |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2.20 tons |
| Maximum speed | 40.0 knots |
| Range | 680 nm |
| Length | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 1.8 m |
| Propulsion | Single 200 hp diesel engine, 163 gal fuel capacity |
| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the GARC or Ghost Shark?
The GARC has greater displacement at 2.2 tons compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the GARC or Ghost Shark?
The GARC is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the GARC or Ghost Shark?
The GARC has a longer range at 680 nautical miles compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the GARC or Ghost Shark?
The Ghost Shark is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the GARC's 4.8 meters.