# Magura V5 USV: Ukrainian Armed Forces maritime robot Canonical ID: `852a7f91-d011-4ade-9a35-a86fdc0356e4` - **Slug:** magura-v5-usv - **Form factor:** maritime ([Maritime](/maritime)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [magura-v5-usv-sevastopol-crimea-ukraine](/deployments/magura-v5-usv-sevastopol-crimea-ukraine.md) at Sevastopol, Crimea (id: `889d52f4-16e0-492f-b532-334ab0668d99`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Magura V5 USV? The Magura V5 is an Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) used in Black Sea operations against the Russian Black Sea Fleet. These naval drones have been used in multiple strikes on Russian warships near Sevastopol and in the Black Sea, significantly constraining Russian naval operations. ### How much does Magura V5 USV cost? Magura V5 USV's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Magura V5 USV from Ukrainian Armed Forces. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Magura V5 USV actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Magura V5 USV is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Magura V5 USV? Magura V5 USV is made by Ukrainian Armed Forces, based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 1991. ### Where is Magura V5 USV deployed? 1 verified deployment of Magura V5 USV is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Sevastopol, Crimea. ### Can you buy Magura V5 USV? Magura V5 USV is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Magura V5 USV? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable maritime robots to Magura V5 USV include Shihang Orca, MeCO AUV, Ulysses Autonomous Maritime Fleet. ### How does Magura V5 USV compare to Shihang Orca? Magura V5 USV and Shihang Orca (Shihang Intelligent · 3 deployments) are both maritime robots on the DEPLOY registry. Magura V5 USV has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Magura V5 USV's maturity stage? Magura V5 USV is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. **2022 drone attack on the Sevastopol Naval Base - Wikipedia** · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_drone_attack_on_the_Sevastopol_Naval_Base _API: GET /v1/models/852a7f91-d011-4ade-9a35-a86fdc0356e4 · canonical URL: /models/magura-v5-usv_