K4 MANTA
KRAKENS USSV
K4 MANTA is a unique, innovative, scalable, low-signature, all-electric foiling USSV platform capable of rapid uncrewed surface transit of sensor or strike payloads over large distances, before submerging for covert infiltration, persistent recce or loitering roles. K4 MANTA variants are being developed in a range of sizes from the 8ft kinetic platform to the highly versatile 36ft and 54ft multi-purpose versions capable of substantial modular payload carriage.
FUNCTIONS
High-performance, foiling carbon structure
Flexible and multi-mission capable
Uncrewed surface / sub-surface platform
Reconnaissance and ISR roles
Electronic warfare function
Strike capability
Extended duration loiter / sleeper modes
Up to 5,000kg payload bay for modular
configuration to roleUp to 10 days of autonomous operations
Easy stowage, launch and recovery from a variety of vessels
SYSTEMS
Auterion operating system
Autonomous operation
Open interfaces to autonomy
Modular payload agnostic
UAV loitering sensors / munitions
ISTAR data collection and distribution
EO and SIGINT capable
Seabed sensors
Sonobuoys
ISO container and C-130 deployable
CONSTRUCTION
• Advanced composite structure
• Foiling design
• Low visual, acoustic, radar and
thermal signature
• Deployable sensor mast
CLASSIFICATION
Lloyds Register Grey Boat
Uncrewed Maritime Systems
MANTA 54
Length Overall
16.5m
Beam Overall
3.5 – 5m
Draft
1.5m
Max Speed
60kts surface
10kts submerged
Range
1000NM
Operating Depth
30m
Powertrain
Hybrid Electric
Payload
5,000kgs
MANTA 36
Length Overall
11m
Beam Overall
2.2m – 3.3m
Draft
0.8m
Max Speed
45kts surface
10kts submerged
Range
300NM
Operating Depth
30m
Powertrain
Electric
Payload
1,500kgs
MANTA 18
Length Overall
5.5m
Beam Overall
1.4m – 2m
Draft
0.4m
Max Speed
30kts surface
10kts submerged
Range
300NM
Operating Depth
30m
Powertrain
Electric
Payload
100kgs
MANTA 12
Length Overall
3.7m
Beam Overall
1m – 1.4m
Draft
0.3m
Max Speed
30kts surface
10kts submerged
Range
300NM
Operating Depth
2m
Powertrain
Electric
Payload
25kgs