After the successful debut of the TYKUN X At the Monaco Yacht Show 2025, the Italian shipyard is following up with the TYKUN XII. The 12.7 metre-long supertender combines military technology with luxury features and can reach speeds of over 50 knots with two 600 hp outboards. The boat is currently being built at the Italian shipyard and will be unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2026.
TYKUN is part of the MED Group, which specialises in special military boats for authorities and special units. The XII takes the proven aluminium hull and adapts it for the civilian market. Tommaso Spadolini is responsible for the design, while Benedetta Iovane has shaped the concept as commercial director and brand manager. Royal Yacht International from Monaco is responsible for worldwide sales of the new flagship.
Two versions for different applications
The TYKUN XII is available in two basic versions. The open version is based on the layout of the smaller X and offers a central steering position with bar under the hardtop as well as variable seating and lounging areas in the stern. The Closed version is aimed at owners who want to use the boat as a weekender or in colder climates. Here, the area under the hardtop can be equipped with various layouts, including a bench seat with dinette.
"The TYKUN XII fully embodies our DNA," says Iovane. "It combines military precision with a lifestyle that offers adrenaline and real comfort. Thanks to the technically mature hull, which reaches over 50 knots, she guarantees outstanding seaworthiness." The boat is equally suitable as a chaser for superyachts or as a high-quality dayboat and comfortable weekender.
Flexible deck design
There are two versions to choose from in the bow area. The high bow version offers a spacious sunbed, while the low bow version provides a spacious bow cockpit with seating and a table. At the rear, the open version allows several configurations, such as a double sofa cockpit with two tables and a sun lounger or an oversized sun lounger with a smaller seating and dining area.
The fold-out side walls extend to the stern and create a spacious cockpit terrace when anchoring. The bar at the helm can be optionally equipped with an ice cube maker and hob in addition to the 130-litre refrigerator. Air conditioning ensures comfort in hot and cold climate zones. As with all TYKUN models, owners can customise all aspects, from finishes and colours to extensive layout changes.
Cabin with three layouts
Below deck, the main cabin benefits from the additional length and is offered in three basic versions, which are customised to the selected deck configuration. There is a choice of a French bed, a V-berth or a saloon with a V-shaped sofa and lowerable table that can be converted into a sleeping area. The separate wet room with shower comes as standard.
The designers paid particular attention to storage space for weekend trips and generous stowage compartments on deck for equipment and water sports gear. "The TYKUN XII not only offers proven high performance, manoeuvrability, reliability and safety, but also enables longer stays on board and a greater range, especially in the closed version," explains Marco Galimberti, CEO of the MED Group.
Military hull as the basis for Tykun XII
The aluminium hull originates from the development of special military boats by the MED Group and has proven itself in the most demanding operations. The hull shape includes a stepped design for high-speed cruising, a hybrid fender and a raised bow profile for safe and comfortable navigation even in rough seas. Propulsion is provided by two outboards with outputs of between 400 and 600 hp, with the most powerful variant enabling speeds of over 50 knots.
Two fuel tanks, each with a capacity of up to 600 litres, can be specified, supplemented by an optional water tank with a capacity of 300 litres. This makes the XII the ideal companion for operations away from the mother yacht. The aluminium construction also allows extensive adjustments to the hull, as there is no moulding.
Premiere in Monaco
The first TYKUN XII is currently being built at the Italian shipyard and will be an open version with a spacious bow cockpit. The boat will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2026, where it will also serve as a tender for clients of the Monegasque brokers of Royal Yacht International. The Monegasque brokerage house has agreed a partnership with TYKUN and will take over the worldwide distribution of the XII.
"The TYKUN XII represents the perfect evolution of the range - more volume, greater comfort and increased autonomy compared to the TYKUN X, without losing its racing DNA and military reliability," summarises Galimberti. "We can't wait to demonstrate her exceptional capabilities and versatility during the Monaco Show, where she will undoubtedly be a star, just like her sister boat 2025."
Technical data Tykun XII:
- Overall length: 12.7 m
- Width: 3.5 m
- Engines: 2 × 400 hp, 2 × 450 hp or 2 × 600 hp outboards
- Maximum speed: over 50 knots
- Fuel: up to 1,200 litres
- Water: up to 300 litres
- Hull: Aluminium (5000 series, RINA-certified)
- Hardtop: Carbon
- Maximum number of people: 10 to 18
- Classification: CE category B/C
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
