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Ghost Shark vs JARI USV

Overview

The Ghost Shark and the JARI USV are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The Ghost Shark was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the JARI USV. The Ghost Shark was commissioned in 2026, 7 years after the JARI USV (2019).

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
China's JARI USV, introduced in 2019, is a multi-role combat unmanned surface vessel distinguished by integrating a phased-array radar and weapon launchers onto a 15-meter hull.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Unmanned vessel
Type Uncrewed surface vehicle
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced 2019
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement NA
Maximum speed NA
Range NA
Length 12.0 m
Beam NA
Propulsion --
Armament

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Displacement 20 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots
Range 500 nm
Length 15.0 m
Beam 4.8 m
Propulsion 1 × water jet
Armament
  • 1 × 30 mm remote weapon station
  • 8 × VLS (Surface-to-air missiles, Anti-ship missiles)
  • 2 × rocket pods (optional, total of 4 × guided or unguided rockets)
  • 2 × single torpedo launchers (optional, lightweight torpedoes)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghost Shark or JARI USV?
The JARI USV has greater displacement at 20 tons compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghost Shark or JARI USV?
The JARI USV is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghost Shark or JARI USV?
The JARI USV has a longer range at 500 nautical miles compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghost Shark or JARI USV?
The JARI USV is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Ghost Shark's 12.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghost Shark or JARI USV?
The Ghost Shark has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the JARI USV.