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