One-Way Assets for Zero-Fail Missions
The Muskie M18 is MARTAC’s attritable surface-effects platform designed to give commanders scalable options for surface target interdiction, battlespace shaping, electronic warfare payload delivery, and risk reduction for manned forces.
The M18 is MARTAC’s answer to a fundamental shift in modern naval engagement: that swarms of low-cost, high-performance unmanned surface vessels can create an asymmetric advantage against conventional capital assets, and that the side fielding affordable, scalable, attritable mass will dominate the next generation of naval warfare.
Integrated with MARTAC’s complete Manta autonomy suite, the M18 executes fully autonomous intercepts, approaches, or coordinated swarm attacks as a tactical node in a networked MantaFleet. Compact, lethal, and deliberately expendable, the M18 gives commanders an affordable, scalable option to extend reach, defeat adversary defenses, and dominate the modern maritime battlespace.
At 19.3 feet (5.9 m), the M18’s clean monohull lines and low-profile silhouette deliver a naturally reduced radar cross-section and visual signature, making it difficult to detect, acquire, and counter in contested littorals. Powered by an inboard jet drive, the M18 achieves burst speeds of 50+ knots with proven stability in Sea State 4+ and an operational range of over 500 nautical miles on plane.
One-Way Attritable Surface Strike, Surface Target Interdiction, Battlespace Shaping, Electronic Warfare
Fully autonomous via TASKER suite; autonomous intercept, supervised approach, coordinated swarm attacks
LOS, SATCOM, Mesh, Resilient LPI/LPD Radio Solutions
Specifications
- Length - 19.3 ft (5.9 m)
- Hull Type - Purpose-built monohull; low-profile silhouette for reduced RCS and visual signature
- Craft Weight- 1,200 lbs (544 kgs)
- Powertrain -Inboard jet propulsion (gasoline; diesel variant in design)
- Burst Speed - 50+ kts
- Max Payload - 1,000 lbs (450 kg)
The Hybrid Fleet of the Future is Here.
MARTAC’s autonomous USV platforms are ready for military today with the payload capacity and speed required to gain advantage over adversaries on the modern maritime battlefield. Contact our team today to request more information or a demonstration to see what “No Crew. No Limits.” looks like in practice.