Ukraine showcases the operation of the Protector ground robot, which delivers up to a ton of cargo to the front line
Kyiv • UNN
The Protector robotic system of the 429th brigade "Achilles" delivered cargo to positions despite being hit by shrapnel from an FPV drone and detonating a mine. In a single trip, it can transport nearly a ton of cargo at speeds of up to 60 km/h.
The company "Ukrainian Armored Vehicles" has released a rare video of the ground robotic complex Protector, which is used for logistics missions on the front line. Currently, the complex is in service with the 429th separate brigade of unmanned systems "Achilles", reports Defense Express, writes UNN.
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According to the publication, during one of the missions, the Protector was hit by fragments of a Russian FPV drone, but managed to deliver cargo to the positions. Returning from the mission, the robot hit a mine and sustained damage that made its evacuation impossible.
Can carry almost a ton of cargo
The 429th brigade noted that in one trip, the Protector can deliver almost a ton of cargo – this is enough for approximately a week's supply of ammunition, food, and other equipment for a unit. Previously, the officially stated payload capacity of the complex was 700 kg.
As Defense Express notes, another advantage of the Protector is its high speed – up to 60 km/h. In addition to logistics tasks, 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.