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Choose up to three systems. Specifications retain their source and configuration; missing information is left undisclosed.

KMZ hydrographic USV (RK-700M derivative)

A separately described KMZ survey boat displayed in 2024, based on the RK-700M rather than an assumed common Vizir specification.

Country / region
Russia
Programme status
Supplier-reported status
Sources reviewed
21 Sept 2026
Supplier-reported statusSupplier-reported status
Primary domain
Sea surface
System type
Uncrewed surface vessel
Developer / manufacturer
Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ)
Origin / production countries
Russia
Other names
KMZ RK-700M hydrographic USV
Variants / configurations
Not distinguished in reviewed sources
Operators / programme customers
Not identified in reviewed sources

Evidence & current status

Public programme evidence establishes the stated maturity only; unreported numerical data remain unknown.

Role & capabilities

  • Hydrographic survey
  • Coastal observation

Specifications in context

Configuration
Hydrographic USV based on RK-700M, project 03080

Published configuration baseline; not independently demonstrated at every loading and sea condition.

Source
Hull / propulsion
Composite / glass-fibre hull; propulsion not established

Published configuration baseline; not independently demonstrated at every loading and sea condition.

Source
Dimensions
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

Public evidence gap. No estimate or neighbouring variant value has been substituted.

Source
Displacement / mass
2,400 kg equipped mass

Published configuration baseline; not independently demonstrated at every loading and sea condition.

Source
Payload
400 kg carrying capacity

Published configuration baseline; not independently demonstrated at every loading and sea condition.

Source
Endurance
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

Public evidence gap. No estimate or neighbouring variant value has been substituted.

Source
Range
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

Public evidence gap. No estimate or neighbouring variant value has been substituted.

Source
Speed
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

Public evidence gap. No estimate or neighbouring variant value has been substituted.

Source
Sea state / environment
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

Public evidence gap. No estimate or neighbouring variant value has been substituted.

Source
Sensors
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

Public evidence gap. No estimate or neighbouring variant value has been substituted.

Source
Communications / control
Portable operator workstation and command/transport module

Published configuration baseline; not independently demonstrated at every loading and sea condition.

Source
Launch / deployment
Transport trailer included in the described system

Published configuration baseline; not independently demonstrated at every loading and sea condition.

Source