SANCAR
Country of Origin: Turkey
description
The SANCAR is a multi-role Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (AUSV) designed to minimize risk to personnel across port protection, search and rescue, and mine countermeasure missions. It offers COLREG-compliant autonomous navigation and fully integrated network-centric command capabilities.
The AUSV is equipped with a 12.7 mm remote station and a 2x2 surface-to-surface missile launcher; the vessel is also supported by side-scan sonar, an integrated Launch & Recovery System (LARS), redundant communications, and a mobile Ground Control Station.
status
In service.
On June 17, 2022, HAVELSAN announced the launch of SANCAR, developed with Yonca-Onuk Shipyard, as the first autonomous naval vessel integrated with the ADVENT Combat Management System.
On Feb. 21, 2025, Janes reported that Yonca-Onuk showcased the prototype at the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition 2025, announced an upcoming delivery to the Turkish Defense Industry Agency, and revealed plans for a 22-meter variant.
On Sept. 15, 2025, HAVELSAN and the Turkish Navy completed live-fire trials using a 12.7 mm weapon system.
On Feb. 25, 2026, Naval News reported that the Turkish Navy officially commissioned SANCAR into service at Aksaz Naval Base.
builders
HAVELSAN, Ankara, Turkey
characteristics
DISPLACEMENT | |
Total | 9 tons |
DIMENSIONS | |
Length | 41 ft 8 in (12.7 m) |
Width | 10 ft 9.9 in (3.3 m) |
PROPULSION | |
Engine | 2 x Diesel Engine |
2 x Water Jet | |
PERFORMANCE | |
Speed | |
eco | 20 knots |
max | > 40 knots |
Range | > 400 nm |
Endurance | > 40 hours |
Sea State | 4 |