Ukrainian firm unveils Triton sea drone built to scout, patrol and strike
Nation27 June, 03:37 PM
In its infographic, NV looks at the details of the new naval
drone.
Triton is an uncrewed surface vessel capable of carrying
different types of weapons. It is designed for reconnaissance, patrols and
strikes on enemy targets.
Key specifications of the Triton vessel:
- Country of manufacture: Ukraine
- Empty weight: 1.9 metric tons
- Maximum weight: 4 metric tons
- Warhead weight: 7.5 kilograms
- Range: 600 nautical miles (1,100 kilometers)
- Maximum speed: 40 knots (74 kph)
- Cruising speed: 22 knots (40 kph)
- Fuel capacity: 1.7 metric tons
- Autonomous operation: 120 hours
- Length: 7.9 meters
- Width: 2.5 meters
- Two Suzuki DF200 AP or Suzuki DF325 APX engines
The vessel is made of high-density polyethylene.
It has a remote launch system for drones or air-to-air
missiles designed for aircraft.
The vessel can be fitted with a remotely controlled
automatic turret with an optical module and 500 rounds of ammunition.
It can automatically return from a mission using preset
coordinates.
It maintains communications through Starlink and a backup
channel.
The naval drone is equipped with day and night cameras with
a 360-degree view and a fixed forward-facing camera.
In its one-way attack configuration, it can detonate its
warhead.