Ukraine Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR)
Magura V7
A larger, longer-range successor to the Magura V5 unmanned surface vessel, developed by Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR). Fitted with a twin launcher for AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, it downed two Russian Su-30 fighter jets in May 2025, becoming one of the first uncrewed surface vessels credited with shooting down crewed combat aircraft.
In service since 2025
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-30
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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
In service since 2025. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
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Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
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Overview
Magura V7 is a larger, longer-range evolution of Ukraine's Magura V5 unmanned surface vessel, developed by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) and first shown publicly in May 2025. Built on a 7.2-meter fiberglass hull with a full-load weight of about 3,400 kg, roughly two tonnes heavier than the V5, it cruises at about 23 knots with a top speed above 39 knots, and its maximum range nearly doubled to roughly 800 nautical miles (about 1,480 km), with a minimum autonomous endurance of two days that can be extended to about a week when fitted with an onboard generator. It is rated to operate in sea states up to Beaufort 3, an improvement over the V5's Beaufort 2 limit. Payload capacity rose to about 650 kg, enough to carry a warhead alongside auxiliary systems such as a gyro-stabilized optical turret with thermal and daylight channels, or a twin launcher for AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missiles repurposed as surface-to-air interceptors. In May 2025, Magura V7 drones armed with the AIM-9 downed two Russian Su-30 fighter jets over the Black Sea, a first for an uncrewed surface vessel engaging crewed combat aircraft. Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has continued to field updated missile variants on the platform since, operating it alongside the 385th Unmanned Surface Vehicles Brigade.
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. | 72 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 43 km/h |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 1,480 km |
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 48 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | Twin launcher for AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missiles (repurposed as surface-to-air interceptors), used in a May 2025 engagement that downed two Russian Su-30 fighter jets |
|---|---|
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 650 kg |
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Configurable payload: kamikaze explosive charge, gyro-stabilized optical turret, or twin AIM-9M-compatible missile launcher |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | GNSS and inertial navigation with satellite communications link, Gyro-stabilized optical module with thermal and daylight channels |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 7.2 m |
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Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 270 hp |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
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 V7? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7 has a maximum speed of 72 km/h.
What is the range of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7 has a maximum range of 1,480 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7 can carry up to 650 kg of weapons payload.
What is the main armament of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7's primary weapon is the Twin launcher for AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missiles (repurposed as surface-to-air interceptors), used in a May 2025 engagement that downed two Russian Su-30 fighter jets.
What is the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7 used for? +
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) Magura V7 is a naval typically used for anti ship strike, kamikaze usv, air defense at sea.
