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GARC vs ULAQ

Overview

The GARC and the ULAQ are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The GARC reaches 40 knots vs 35 knots for the ULAQ. Operational range is 680 nautical miles for the GARC vs 216 for the ULAQ.

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
The ULAQ, introduced by Turkey in 2021, is an armed unmanned surface vessel designed for combat and reconnaissance, distinguished by its integration of laser-guided missile armament.
Origin πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Unmanned vessel
Type Armed unmanned surface vessel
Manufacturer Ares Shipyard
Year introduced 2021
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2.20 tons
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 NA
Maximum speed 35.0 knots β—‰
Range 216 nm β—‰
Length 11.0 m β—‰
Beam NA
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 4 x Roketsan Cirit
  • 2 x L-UMTAS
  • 4 x ATMACA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the GARC or ULAQ?
The GARC has greater displacement at 2.2 tons compared to the ULAQ's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the GARC or ULAQ?
The GARC is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the ULAQ's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the GARC or ULAQ?
The GARC has a longer range at 680 nautical miles compared to the ULAQ's 216 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the GARC or ULAQ?
The ULAQ is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the GARC's 4.8 meters.