Zitat:US Army tests Textron Ripsaw M5 UGV as part of Robotic Combat Vehicle program

As a part of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) U.S. Army program, the U.S. Army plans to acquire three RCV (Robotic Combat Vehicle ) variants, Light, Medium, and Heavy. The RCV-M is to weigh between 10 and 20 tons, with dimensions (length, width, height) of no more than 230 x 107 x 94 inches. In terms of transportability, a single RCV-M is to be transported by a C-130 transport aircraft.

The RCV-M is also expected to have a robust sensor package and be capable of integration with UAVs. It is considered to be a “durable” system and more survivable than the RCV–L.

Reportedly, the U.S. Army does not have a formal acquisition approach for the RCV, but it plans to experiment from FY2020 (Fiscal Year) to FY2023 with human interface devices and reconnaissance and lethality technologies.

The RIPSAW M5 is a tracked armed UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) or Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) developed by the team Ripsaw, which consists of Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, and FLIR Systems. The vehicle was unveiled for the first time to the public in October 2019 during the defense exhibition, Association of United States Army (AUSA) that was held in Washington D.C.

The RIPSAW M5 is based on a tracked chassis and can be powered by a 1,500hp gasoline engine or a 1,000hp diesel engine coupled to an Allison automatic transmission. The suspension consists of rubberised D-shaped tank track, two sprocket wheels, three return rollers, and five road wheels. It can run at a maximum speed of 65 km/h. It has a combat weight of 10.5 tons with a payload capacity of 3,628 kg.

The RIPSAW M5 is fitted with the FLIR SUMIT providing seamless EO and IR (Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) image composites for 360-degree situational awareness for remote vehicle operations. EO/IR systems are imaging systems used for military or law enforcement applications which include both visible and infrared sensors. Because they span both visible and infrared wavelengths, EO/IR systems provide total situational awareness both day and night and in low light conditions.

The RIPSAW M5 is fitted with a Protector medium-calibre turret-30 that can be armed with a 30 or 40mm Bushmaster cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The automatic cannon is fed by a link-less ammunition handling system.

Zitat:[Unser General Manager und CEO, Herr Nail Kurt, stellte unsere gepanzerten Radkampffahrzeuge PARS IV 6x6 und 8x8 der neuen Generation sowie unsere unbemannten Bodenfahrzeug- und Turmsysteme der SHADOW SUVARI Heavy Class vor.

(04.08.2021, 15:25)Quintus Fabius schrieb: Eventuell kommen ja einige der Eigentümlichkeiten dieses Fahrzeuges von den Gebirgsjägern her?!

Insgesamt und international gesehen eine echte Kuriosität die wir hier beschaffen wollen.

(09.09.2021, 15:26)Quintus Fabius schrieb: Das wäre wirklich interessant, und auch wenn es hier (natürlich) zur Drohnenabwehr vermarktet wird wäre der tatsächlich wertvolle Aspekt die Verwendung der 35mm Maschinenkanonen gegen Bodenziele in Gegenden in welche ansonsten kein Fahrzeug dieser Art hinkommt sowie C-RAM durch ein solches System. Damit hätte man auch in sehr unwegsamen Gelände sowohl Feuerunterstützung für die eigene leichte Infanterie dabei als auch ein System welche dieses gegen Beschuss decken kann. Darüber hinaus könnte man ein solches Fahrzeug systembedingt auch sehr leicht in Baugruppen zerlegen und dann per Heli transportieren. Es wäre auch möglich darauf leichte Haubitzen (105mm) oder ähnliches zu montieren. Wäre anstelle des LuWa meiner Meinung nach das bessere Konzept - dessen ungeachtet wird es sehr sicher so nicht kommen.

(22.08.2021, 21:40)Quintus Fabius schrieb: Über die unbemannte Raketenartillerie des USMC:

https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marine-corps-robotic-launcher-becomes-global-sensation/

welche vor allem Vorteile in Bezug auf ihre Verlegbarkeit bietet und in Bezug auf ihren Personalbedarf. Gerade für die Bundeswehr und ihr grundsätzliches Problem eines Mangels an Quantität beim Personal wären solche UGCV gerade in solchen Bereichen (Artillerie, Logistik, Transport) eine sofort umsetzbare Lösung und es wird ja auch schon von der Industrie entsprechende Technik angeboten. Das macht Soldaten frei für die Kampftruppen und zugleich kann man so entsprechend viele Unterstützungs-Einheiten generieren ohne dafür deutlich mehr Personal zu benötigen.

(13.08.2021, 13:11)Quintus Fabius schrieb: THeMIS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LK38ozY0hs

Rheinmetall Mission Master:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm11pq1ka8o

Zitat:Israeli largest defense company Israel Aerospace Industries, better known as IAI, will unveil its newest unmanned land platform at the biennial Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London.

As noted by the company, IAI will unveil the REX MK II, the newest unmanned land platform, intended to keep troops out of harm’s way in complex circumstances. The REX MK II, already sold to customers worldwide, is an unmanned land vehicle adapted to a range of ground missions with advanced maneuverability and ability to carry a load of 1.3 tons.

The new hybrid-electric platform, all-wheel drive, supports combat forces in gathering intelligence, providing logistical support, and helps execute remote attacks. The vehicle is land-based, autonomous with command-and-control capabilities, or by a single operator through wireless communication.

Zitat:DSEI 2021: Rheinmetall experiments with quadripedal UGVs

Rheinmetall presented a quadripedal unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) that it is experimenting with at the 2021 DSEI defence exhibition being held in London on 14–17 September. The company has been experimenting with three Ghost Robotics Q-UGVs for the last year.

The Q-UGV is displayed at DSEI with micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) resembling the Black Hornet as an illustration of a possible future application. Nicknamed Lassie, the Q-UGV is displayed next to Rheinmetall's Gladius soldier system with which it would operate.

Other possible applications listed by the company include tethering UAVs to the Q-UGV; military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) swarms; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance; special operations; medical evacuation (medevac); perimeter protection; indoor reconnaissance; battlefield mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET); and disaster response.