Ukraine Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR)
Magura V5
A Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel developed and operated by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR), the first uncrewed naval drone to sink a warship in combat. It carries an explosive payload of up to 320 kg over a stated range of roughly 800 km, and has also been fielded with a modified R-73 air-to-air missile (Sea Dragon) for anti-air use.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-30
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💲 ≈ $275,000, Reported cost per unit estimated at roughly $250,000 to $300,000; not officially disclosed by HUR
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Ukraine export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Overview
Magura V5 (Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus, V-type) is an unmanned surface vessel developed by Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) and first shown publicly at the IDEF defense exhibition in Istanbul in July 2023. Built around a 5.5-meter, 1.5-meter-beam hull, it carries an explosive payload reported at up to 320 kg (earlier reporting cited a standard 200-250 kg charge), reaches a top speed of about 78 km/h (42 knots) and a stated operational range of roughly 800 km, and navigates using a combination of GNSS, inertial and visual systems that support both autonomous transit and manual remote control. Magura V5 became the first uncrewed naval drone in history credited with sinking a crewed warship in combat, and HUR has said the type damaged or destroyed at least 18 Russian Black Sea Fleet vessels within its first 18 months of use, contributing to Russia's effective withdrawal of major surface combatants from the western Black Sea. Beyond kamikaze strikes, some Magura V5 units have been configured to carry a modified R-73 air-to-air missile, referred to as "Sea Dragon," allowing the naval drone to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters, a role later expanded on the larger Magura V7. Ukraine's Defence Intelligence developed the platform in cooperation with Ukraine's 385th Unmanned Surface Vehicles Brigade, which operates it in the Black Sea alongside the SBU's separate Sea Baby program.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 78 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 41 km/h |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 800 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 320 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Explosive charge (kamikaze payload); some variants carry a modified R-73 air-to-air missile ("Sea Dragon") for anti-air engagements |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | GNSS, inertial and visual navigation, Remote operator control via satellite link, autonomous or manual operation |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 5.5 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 1.5 m |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $275,000 |
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Specifications compiled from public Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-30.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5 has a maximum speed of 78 km/h.
What is the range of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5 has a maximum range of 800 km.
What is the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5 used for? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5 is a naval typically used for anti ship strike, kamikaze usv, port infrastructure strike.
How much does the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5 cost? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V5 has an approximate unit cost of 275,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
