Ukrainian Defense Industry Complex is developing unmanned torpedoes. It has been reported”Military”. Various versions of torpedoes are in development. One of the prototypes has already been presented at the Brave1 exhibition. The range of this underwater drone should be 2,000 kilometers. In case of interference, the device defines the jamming zone.

Ukrainian UAV-torpedo. April 2023. Ukraine. Photo: “Military”

It is stated that the device can stay in standby mode for up to 3 months. The device automatically scans the area with 3D sonar, hydrophone and camera. This type of dredging will assist in making mine maps for mine clearance. The guidance system uses GPS or works with the aid of an inertial navigation system in the absence of GPS (underwater) or during signal jamming. The device identifies targets using video cameras and thermal imaging cameras and visually using a neural network.

Ukrainian UAV-torpedo. April 2023. Ukraine. Photo: “Military”

The guidance system includes passive sonar – identification and orientation of underwater and surface objects using a hydrophone system. Close range ultrasonic sonar (active sonar) is also included. Orientation and identification of objects by size.

In general, three versions are under development: TLK 1000 (4-12 meters); TLK 400 (4-6 meters); TL 150 (2.5 meters). TLK 150 will be equipped with an electric motor, have a range of 100 km and can carry up to 20-50 kg of explosives. TLK 400 will receive 500 kg of explosives and a range of 1,200 kilometers.

Ukrainian UAV-torpedo. April 2023. Ukraine. Photo: “Military” The 4-12 meter TLK 1000 with a range of 2,000 kilometers will be able to carry up to 5,000 kg of explosives.