The Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ) has begun negotiations with the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding the potential supply of defense unmanned boat-drones developed on the basis of the GRK 700 "Vizir". This was announced by the plant's director, Mikhail Danilenko, in a conversation with RIA "Novosti".
We are currently in negotiations with the Ministry of Defense regarding the purchase of the "Vizir", clarifying the technical specifications, and discussing its modifications depending on the interests of the military department.
The "Vizir" unmanned boats offer a variety of functionalities, depending on the task at hand:
- "Vizir" can serve as a strike marine drone equipped with missiles, a large-caliber machine gun, an electronic warfare system, or a net for intercepting aerial drones. The boat is also capable of launching both marine and aerial drones.
- It can perform tasks related to the delivery of landing parties and cargo. "Vizir" brings people closer to the landing point, moves to a safe distance, and returns again for evacuation.
- The boat can be used as a hydrographic platform with the installation of appropriate equipment.
The power of the boats ranges from 150 to 350 hp, and the basic model is capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h. However, the electric motor allows increasing the cruising range to 500 km.
The "Vizir" is equipped with a modern side-scan sonar and a single-beam echo sounder from "NIIP named after V.V. Tikhomirov". In addition, it is equipped with control, navigation, and communication systems developed by the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
