The shipbuilding division of the Kalashnikov Concern is presenting three products at the ADEX 2026 exhibition in Baku: the BK-10E assault boat, the BK-16E transport and landing craft, and the Khaska air-cushion vessel with flexible skegs. This was announced by the concern's press service.
BK-16E: armored craft
This is an 18-meter armored craft for transporting and landing troops on an unprepared shore with fire support. Maximum speed is 45 knots, range is 400 nautical miles. The wheelhouse and troop compartment are protected by high-strength composite materials. The two engines also received substantial protection.
BK-10E: light assault boat
A simpler and more mobile means of delivering troops. Draft is 0.6 meters, speed is up to 40 knots. Armament: 7.62 mm machine guns and a grenade launcher. Shallow draft and speed make the boat suitable for the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea and the river deltas of Azerbaijan.
Since the beginning of the special military operation, both boats have been constantly modernized taking into account combat use.
Khaska: air-cushion vessel
The third exhibit is an air-cushion vessel with flexible skegs. Length is 23.7 meters. It can carry up to 20 tons of cargo: passengers, troops, or automotive equipment. At full load, it develops a speed of 40 knots, overcomes extreme shallow waters, and lands on an unprepared shore. The height of obstacles it can overcome is up to 1.2 meters.
The vessel is considered an alternative to helicopters for supplying oil and gas fields in the Caspian Sea, rotating remote posts, and rescue operations. It can also be used for landing tasks.