Ukrainians have created an underwater drone: it is completely autonomous and can fire torpedoes

The Ukrainian company Highland Systems has developed a new combat submarine called Kronos, which can sail unmanned and fire torpedoes, reports Фокус.

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The pilot can be at the helm or remotely control the machine from a distance of up to 250 km.

The characteristics and features of the machine are described on the official Online.

The device accommodates the captain and another 10 crew members, who can, if necessary, leave the ship directly under water. However, the presence of people on board is not at all necessary - the system allows the operator to remotely control Kronos at a distance of up to 250 km, transmitting signals via encrypted communication channels.

The submarine received a hybrid design with a water turbine, an electric motor and a diesel generator.

The hull design with stealth technology reduces fuel consumption, while increasing speed and stability in motion. Kronos was equipped with folding wings to “hover in place” under water; they also help transport the car on a truck.

Tactical and technical characteristics of Kronos:

• length - 9 m
• width - 7,4 m
• height - 2,2 m
• speed on water - 80 km/h
• speed under water - 50 km/h
• working depth - 150 m
• carrying capacity - up to 3 tons on the water
• critical diving depth - 250 m
• electric motor power - 1200 hp/2400 Nm
• underwater time: 36 hours in battery mode, 18 hours in generator mode, 54 hours in hybrid mode

The Ukrainian submarine can perform various combat missions in both manned and unmanned modes - from transporting cargo to attacking the enemy. For the latter, Kronos can be equipped with six small electric torpedoes from any manufacturer. For example, today Highland Systems is negotiating with weapons manufacturer Leonardo to install Black Scorpion torpedoes.

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The Highland Systems company was founded by a group of Ukrainians led by Alexander Kuznetsov, candidate of technical sciences, and is now headquartered in Dubai (UAE). Previously, the team developed the Storm multifunctional hybrid armored vehicle.

Previously, Ukrainian engineers created a domestic combat drone R18. An Aerointelligence expert named the main advantages of the aircraft, which can even hit camouflaged Russian equipment.

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