MAGURA V5 vs MAGURA V7
MAGURA V5 and V7 belong to a related maritime unmanned-platform context, but the later designation should not be treated as a universal upgrade applied to every earlier boat. Reported mission packages and individual demonstrations need to remain tied to the relevant configuration.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | MAGURA V5 | MAGURA V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SBU / Ukrainian Navy | Ukrainian Defense Ministry / Brave1 |
| Country of origin | Ukraine | Ukraine |
| Mission role | Naval Strike / Anti-Ship | Anti-Ship Strike / ISR / Maritime Denial |
| Year introduced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Length | 5.5 m | 6.5 m |
| Wingspan | Not publicly specified | N/A |
| Height | 0.6 m | N/A |
| Maximum speed | 78 km/h | 45 knots |
| Published range | 800 km | 1,000+ km |
| Endurance | 60 hours | 24+ hours |
| Service ceiling | Not publicly specified | N/A (surface vessel) |
| Payload | 320 kg warhead | 400 kg |
| Weight | 1,000 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Armament | 320 kg shaped charge warhead (integral), RPG-7 warheads (optional) | Up to 400 kg shaped-charge or fragmentation warhead; modular payload bay |
Figures below come from the linked DroneStrike profiles and retain their configuration qualifiers. Maximum speed, range, endurance and payload are separate published figures, not a single achievable mission configuration. Range is not necessarily combat radius or datalink reach. Missing information is not zero, and a larger figure does not establish combat effectiveness.
The comparison that matters
Separate surface-attack, sensing and additional weapon fits when reading reports. A named engagement establishes an event, not the standard equipment on every vessel. Range and payload reports may describe different sea states, loads and mission profiles rather than directly comparable maxima.
Understanding MAGURA V5
MAGURA V5 is an uncrewed surface-attack craft associated with Ukrainian maritime operations. Its expendable strike role, maritime communications and sea-state limits differ from an aircraft's flight endurance and range.
Treat particular combat reports, payload changes and support arrangements as configuration-specific rather than as fixed capabilities of all boats.
Understanding MAGURA V7
MAGURA V7 is a later maritime unmanned-platform reference with reported armed and surveillance configurations. The actual fitted mission package is essential when comparing it with an earlier strike-focused surface craft.
A demonstrated weapon or reported engagement should not be generalized into a standard fit or a fleet-wide capability.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named MAGURA V5 and MAGURA V7 catalog records, not an artificial combination of every advertised upgrade. Values are reproduced with their existing units and qualifications. Where figures describe different missions or payload types, treat them as context rather than calculating an unsupported performance advantage.
A published maximum is not necessarily achievable alongside every other maximum. Endurance may change with equipment, flight or sea conditions and transit requirements; a range figure may describe a different constraint from datalink reach. Unknown specifications remain unknown. For development programs and limited-disclosure systems, an intended capability must stay distinct from a completed trial or operational service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between MAGURA V5 and MAGURA V7?
MAGURA V5 and V7 belong to a related maritime unmanned-platform context, but the later designation should not be treated as a universal upgrade applied to every earlier boat. Reported mission packages and individual demonstrations need to remain tied to the relevant configuration.
Can the headline specifications establish a winner?
No. The mission, actual configuration, supported force and quality of evidence determine what the figures mean. Maximum speed, endurance and payload alone do not establish combat effectiveness, survivability or equal intelligence collection.
Where can I verify the versions and figures used here?
Follow the MAGURA V5 and MAGURA V7 profile links for full descriptions, timelines and any listed source references. This guide preserves the catalog's uncertainty labels rather than presenting unpublished or weakly sourced figures as independently verified facts.
Sources and further reading
- MAGURA V5: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
- MAGURA V7: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
Specifications are drawn from the linked catalog profiles. Source dates and aircraft configurations may differ; see the individual profiles for their timelines and qualifications.