Footage of tests of a new Russian strike unmanned surface vessel (USV) kamikaze has appeared online. Preliminary range - up to 250 kg, warhead weight - 250 kg with the prospect of increasing to 350 kg.
It is stated that the kamikaze boat is equipped with an inertial navigation system and modern satellite modules.
As part of the tests, the USV practiced tasks for setting sea mines. Use as a kamikaze involves a shock impact on the target, which may include a warship.
Earlierwww1.ru wrote that a former military pilotsounded the alarm about the threat of USVs in the Black Sea. He pointed out that it is necessary to revise approaches to the defense of ships from kamikaze boats.