Ukraine unveils heavy Protector combat robots in battle
Photo: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun using heavy Protector unmanned aerial vehicles on the front lines (mod.gov.ua)
The Ukrainian military has begun using Protector heavy ground-based robotic systems to deliver supplies to the front lines, according to Ukrainian Armor.
"The Protector unmanned ground vehicle, part of the 429th Separate Achilles Unmanned Systems Brigade, carries out logistical missions in the most dangerous sections of the front line. During one of the operations, the system sustained shrapnel damage from an enemy FPV drone but continued on its route and successfully delivered the cargo to the troops’ positions," the statement reads.
The brigade notes that the Protector delivers nearly a metric ton of cargo per flight. This includes food supplies, ammunition, and essential equipment, which is enough to sustain the unit for a week. By comparison, most smaller electric logistics unmanned ground vehicles are capable of carrying an average of about 300 kg of cargo over a distance of up to 20 km.
Unfortunately, after completing one of its missions and supplying the unit with the necessary equipment, the unmanned ground vehicle struck a mine on the return trip. Due to the damage sustained, it could not be recovered.
The ground vehicle can travel at speeds of up to 60 km/h. The platform can be equipped with various weapons, including a combat module with a Browning M2 machine gun, anti-tank missile systems, and, in the future, laser weapons and anti-aircraft drones.
The system allows for the delivery of cargo to high-risk areas, reducing threats to personnel and providing frontline units with everything they need.
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