K5 KRAKEN
KRAKEN’S PRECISION ENGAGEMENT GUNSHIP
K5 KRAKEN is the definitive built-for-purpose, high-performance littoral gunship, capable of rapid solo or swarmed force projection in defence of littoral assets, protection of expeditionary battle groups or networked into a ship-to-shore system of systems.
Inspired by the efficacy of the heavily-weaponised, swarm-based, planing powerboats of the WW2 era, the K5 KRAKEN is every inch the spiritual successor to the renowned Motor Torpedo Boat, Motor Gun Boat and PT Boat-type craft. Engineered from the keel up as a fully-integrated weapons platform to exceed anything currently available, the K5 KRAKEN simply delivers more performance, more effective strike capability and more mission-specific customisation. This combination of innovative engineering, diligent naval architecture and technology-enhanced operational capability makes the KRAKEN equally effective in both deterrent and effector roles.
The K5 KRAKEN gunship has been designed, engineered and manufactured to:
Provide unparalleled high-speed Maritime Precision Engagement capability.
Enable a shift from larger, more vulnerable vessels to smaller platforms without a drop in capability.
Deliver reconnaissance, strike and protection roles either independently or as part of a wider maritime task group.
Neutralise aerial, surface and sub-surface threats out to 40km range.
Allow an additional 1.5 tonnes of load carriage configurable to the mission type.
Integrate C4I, autonomy and a modular approach to technology growth and innovation.
Provide an operating base for deck-launched UAVs for ISTAR and strike roles.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Length Overall 15.25m
Beam Overall 5m
Max Speed 65kn+
Range at 50kts 400NM+
Powertrain Diesel with surface
drive propulsion
Crew 2 pilots / 2 operators
MISSIONS
Maritime Precision Engagement
Strike operations
Direct fire support
High-speed interdiction
Support to inland forces
Maritime counter-terrorism
Border coastal protection
Critical infrastructure and offshore asset protection
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Auterion operating system
2 x 7.62mm minigun RWS
1 x 30mm roof-mounted RWS
4 x multi-role missiles
4 x aft-launched torpedoes
C4ISR integrated bridge system
UAV loitering missiles
Operating base for deck launched UAVs or ISTAR and strike roles
INTEGRATED MODULES
Rear interchangeable payload (1,500kg)
Bespoke payload pallets including armament and range extender
Integrated C4I, autonomy and a modular approach to technology growth and innovation
CLASSIFICATION
Lloyds Register Grey Boat Code
Carbon Kevlar structure
K5 KRAKEN
Length Overall
15.25m
Beam Overall
5m
Max Speed
65kts+
Range at 50kts
400NM+
Powertrain
Diesel with surface drive propulsion
Crew
2 pilots / 2 operators
– Optional 6x Assault Team