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GARC vs MAGURA

Overview

The GARC and the MAGURA are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The GARC displaces 2.2 tons β€” 2.2x the MAGURA's 1 tons. The GARC reaches 40 knots vs 42 knots for the MAGURA. Operational range is 680 nautical miles for the GARC vs 432 for the MAGURA.

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Unmanned vessel
Type Small unmanned surface vessel
Manufacturer BlackSea Technologies
Year introduced --
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Introduced by Ukraine in 2023, the MAGURA V5 is a reconnaissance and strike unmanned surface vehicle featuring a low-profile V-shaped hull designed for reduced radar visibility.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Unmanned vessel
Type Unmanned surface vehicle
Manufacturer Red Cat
Year introduced 2023
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2.20 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 40.0 knots β—‰
Range 680 nm β—‰
Length 4.8 m β—‰
Beam 1.8 m
Propulsion Single 200 hp diesel engine, 163 gal fuel capacity
Armament

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Displacement 1 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 42.0 knots β—‰
Range 432 nm β—‰
Length 5.5 m β—‰
Beam NA
Propulsion 270 hp diesel engine
Armament
  • Explosive charge up to 300 kg
  • 2 x R-73 air-to-air missiles
  • 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
  • 1 x machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the GARC or MAGURA?
The GARC has greater displacement at 2.2 tons compared to the MAGURA's 1 tons.
Which is faster, the GARC or MAGURA?
The MAGURA is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the GARC's 40 knots.
Which has longer range, the GARC or MAGURA?
The GARC has a longer range at 680 nautical miles compared to the MAGURA's 432 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the GARC or MAGURA?
The MAGURA is longer at 5.5 meters compared to the GARC's 4.8 meters.