MAGURA V5 vs Sea Baby
MAGURA V5 and Sea Baby are distinct Ukrainian uncrewed surface-craft programs, not interchangeable names for the same boat. Both are associated with maritime attack, but their design histories, reported adaptations and specific missions need separate evidence.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | MAGURA V5 | Sea Baby |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SBU / Ukrainian Navy | Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) / Ukrainian defense industry |
| Country of origin | Ukraine | Ukraine |
| Mission role | Naval Strike / Anti-Ship | Naval Strike / Bridge and Infrastructure Attack / Black Sea Operations |
| Year introduced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Length | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Wingspan | Not publicly specified | N/A |
| Height | 0.6 m | 0.8 m |
| Maximum speed | 78 km/h | 100 km/h (55 knots) |
| Published range | 800 km | Up to 1,500 km (2025 SBU claim); earlier configurations about 1,000 km |
| Endurance | 60 hours | Configuration and mission dependent; no universal published figure |
| Service ceiling | Not publicly specified | N/A (surface vessel) |
| Payload | 320 kg warhead | Up to 2,000 kg total capacity (2025 SBU claim), not necessarily warhead mass |
| Weight | 1,000 kg | Configuration-dependent; final loaded mass not publicly confirmed |
| Armament | 320 kg shaped charge warhead (integral), RPG-7 warheads (optional) | Explosive or mission-specific rocket/machine-gun fits; reported FPV-carrier option unconfirmed |
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
Compare documented versions, payloads and communications in their maritime context. A successful named operation is evidence of that event, not proof of a universal range or reliability advantage. Sea-state constraints and support arrangements are more meaningful than an aircraft-style comparison of flight ceilings.
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 Sea Baby
Sea Baby is a Ukrainian uncrewed surface craft associated with maritime and infrastructure attack. Its design and reported adaptations should be distinguished from other Ukrainian sea-drone programs rather than treating them as interchangeable boats.
Payload, range and additional weapons reports can concern different versions; selected operations do not establish a general mission success rate.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named MAGURA V5 and Sea Baby 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 Sea Baby?
MAGURA V5 and Sea Baby are distinct Ukrainian uncrewed surface-craft programs, not interchangeable names for the same boat. Both are associated with maritime attack, but their design histories, reported adaptations and specific missions need separate evidence.
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 Sea Baby 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
- Sea Baby: 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.