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Orca vs ULAQ

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Specifications
Orca ULAQ
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Unmanned vessel Unmanned vessel
Type Extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle Armed unmanned surface vessel
Manufacturer Boeing Ares Shipyard
Year introduced 2023 2021
Number built NA NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Maximum speed 8.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 3 knots 216 nm
Length 26.0 m 11.0 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Orca ULAQ
Armament

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  • 4 x Roketsan Cirit
  • 2 x L-UMTAS
  • 4 x ATMACA
Propulsion Hybrid diesel/lithium-ion battery, diesel generators recharging while surfaced --

Overview

The Orca and the ULAQ are both Unmanned vessel classes.

The Orca reaches 8 knots vs 35 knots for the ULAQ. Operational range is 6,500 nautical miles for the Orca vs 216 for the ULAQ.

The Orca was commissioned in 2023, 2 years after the ULAQ (2021).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orca or ULAQ?
The ULAQ is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Orca's 8 knots.
Which has longer range, the Orca or ULAQ?
The Orca has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the ULAQ's 216 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Orca or ULAQ?
The Orca is longer at 26.0 meters compared to the ULAQ's 11.0 meters.