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K3 Scout

K3 Scout is Kraken Technology Group's 8.4 m low-signature uncrewed surface vessel for maritime awareness, force protection, logistics and precision-strike...

Facts

Company
Kraken Technology Group
Product type
usv
Status
commercial
Primary capability
High-speed uncrewed surface vessel
Website
https://krakentechnology.com/platforms

About K3 Scout

K3 Scout is an 8.4-metre composite uncrewed surface vessel with a published maximum speed of 55 knots, payload capacity around 600 kilograms and cruise range reaching approximately 650 nautical miles at 25 knots. Its low-signature hull can be configured for surveillance, force protection, logistics, counter-UAS and precision effects.

Auterion-based autonomy and mission software support remote operation, route execution and integration with command systems. Optional electro-optical sensors, radar, sonar and communications equipment can be installed around the mission, while a removable pilot module supports crewed trials and repositioning. The vessel has moved into Royal Navy procurement through Project Beehive.

Market context

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Summary

Type: USV

Core: K3 Scout

Function: Maritime missions

Audience: Navies

Specifications

beam_overall
1.93 m
classification
Low-signature uncrewed surface vessel
crew
Autonomous
draft_overall
0.8 m
endurance_days
30 days, mission dependent days
length_overall
8.4 m
max_displacement
2,500 kg
max_speed_mps
28.3 m/s m/s
mission_profiles
Maritime awareness, force protection, logistics, precision strike, C4ISR, C-UAS and resupply
operating_depth
Surface
order_signal
Royal Navy Project Beehive contract for 20 Kraken USVs
payload_capacity_kg
600 kg kg
powertrain
Inboard diesel with stern drive
range
1,204 km at 46.3 km/h km
structure
Composite

Operations

Environment
Littoral, naval and maritime security operations
Primary user
Navies, maritime security operators and defence forces
Role
Maritime ISR, force protection, logistics support, resupply, casualty evacuation and precision-strike support
Mobility class
surface_vessel, usv
Product detail
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