ANKARA, Türkiye — ASFAT (Askeri Fabrika ve Tersane İşletme A.Ş.), operating under the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, has officially unveiled the technical profile of its newly developed Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). Breaking industry standards by exceeding an operational range of 750 kilometers—nearly doubling the standard 400–500 km range of existing regional kamikaze USV platforms—the surface drone is engineered to execute high-speed precision strikes against major enemy surface warfare vessels and naval infrastructure.
Designed with a low radar cross-section (RCS) low-profile hull, high electronic warfare (EW) resistance, and dynamic autonomous navigational algorithms, the ASFAT Kamikaze USV provides specialized operational capabilities for both naval warfare and special operations forces. The platform accommodates a massive 250 kg high-explosive warhead payload while maintaining speeds in excess of 40 knots, allowing deep-strike precision engagements across the Black Sea, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean operational theaters.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ASFAT KAMIKAZE UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE (USV)
* Developer & Manufacturer: ASFAT A.Ş. (Ministry of National Defence of Türkiye)
* System Classification: Autonomous / Remotely Piloted Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)
* Primary Mission: Deep-strike engagement, damage, and destruction of high-value surface combatants and naval installations
* Physical & Structural Envelope:
* Overall Length: 6.5 meters
* Beam (Width): 1.6 meters
* Displacement: 1.62 metric tons
* Hull Architecture: Low-RCS stealth design w/ composite materials optimized for low radar observability
* Propulsion & Speed Profile:
* Maximum Speed: Exceeding 40 knots (74+ km/h)
* Operational Range: 750+ kilometers (Extended operational radius)
* Ordnance & Payload Architecture:
* Explosive Capacity: 250 kg High-Explosive (HE) anti-ship warhead
* Guidance, Navigation & EW Resiliency:
* Operational Modes: Fully autonomous waypointing/strike execution & real-time manual line-of-sight/SATCOM remote control
* Electronic Warfare Protection: Hardened GNSS/anti-jamming datalinks resistant to heavy RF signal suppression
* Tactical Applications: Independent precision strike, special forces mission support, and high-speed littoral interdiction
Türkiye’s ASFAT unveils its new Kamikaze USV featuring a massive 750+ km range and a 250 kg warhead! 🇹🇷🌊⚡💥
Engineered by ASFAT under the Ministry of National Defence, this low-RCS surface drone is built to neutralize enemy warships.
Key Specs & Capabilities:
🔹 Developer: ASFAT (Turkish Ministry of National Defence)
🔹 Operational Range: 750+ km (significantly surpassing standard 400-500 km limits)
🔹 Speed & Size: 6.5m length, 1.62-ton displacement & speeds exceeding 40 knots
🔹 Payload: 250 kg High-Explosive (HE) anti-ship warhead
🔹 Avionics & EW: Low radar cross-section (RCS), autonomous guidance & EW-resistant commshttps://t.co/MsFbuzknDA
— Times of Defence (@timesofdefencee) October 6, 2026
