Ghost Shark vs Orca
Overview
The Ghost Shark and the Orca are both Unmanned vessel classes.
The Ghost Shark was commissioned in 2026, 3 years after the Orca (2023).
| 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 |
| Introduced by the United States in 2023, the Orca is an autonomous undersea vessel featuring a modular payload bay designed for long-range mine countermeasures. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Unmanned vessel |
| Type | Extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Maximum speed | 8.0 knots |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 3 knots |
| Length | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Hybrid diesel/lithium-ion battery, diesel generators recharging while surfaced |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ghost Shark or Orca?
The Orca is faster with a maximum speed of 8 knots compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghost Shark or Orca?
The Orca has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the Ghost Shark's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghost Shark or Orca?
The Orca is longer at 26.0 meters compared to the Ghost Shark's 12.0 meters.