Ukraine starts testing combat robot 'Lyut'
Combat robot 'Lyut' (photo: facebook.com/mykhailofedorov.com.ua)
Testing of the combat robot "Lyut" has begun in Ukraine. It can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes, according to Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov.
"The technologies of victory from Brave1 - testing the Ukrainian combat robot "Lyut,"" he stated.
According to him, the robot is equipped with a tank machine gun, a 360-degree panoramic camera, and armor for protection against firearms and fragments.
"It's a compact robot that can be remotely controlled to carry out combat missions. For example, it can be used for storming or defending positions. In the photo is a ready experimental prototype that has successfully passed field tests. Currently, the team is working on improving the machine and preparing for mass production," Fedorov added.
Photo: combat robot 'Lyut' (facebook.com/mykhailofedorov.com.ua)
Indeed, it was previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are testing the Ironclad unmanned robot on the frontlines. The machine can reach speeds of up to 20 km/h, is equipped with a thermal imaging camera, and features the Shablya M2 combat turret.
