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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.

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

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

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Dimensions
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

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

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Displacement / mass
2,400 kg equipped mass

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

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Payload
400 kg carrying capacity

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

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Endurance
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

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

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Range
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

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

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Speed
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

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

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

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

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Sensors
Not established in the reviewed public sources.

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

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Communications / control
Portable operator workstation and command/transport module

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

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Launch / deployment
Transport trailer included in the described system

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

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