Ratel Robotics Ratel S
Ratel · UA
Ratel Sは、キーウ拠点のRatel Roboticsが開発した重量75 kgの電動4輪駆動の自爆攻撃・遠隔地雷敷設用UGVで、ウクライナのBrave1クラスターの枠組みで開発され、2023年から量産されている。最大35 kg（TM-62対戦車地雷1発、または遠隔敷設用に地雷2発）を搭載し、速度は約20〜24 km/h、FPV遠隔操縦の到達距離は1.5 km（中継器使用時3 km）で、約6 kmの攻撃任務の実績がある。
Specs
| Launch year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| MTOW | 75 kg |
| Payload | 35 kg |
| Endurance | 2 h |
| Speed | 24 km/h |
| Propulsion | Battery-electric four-wheel-drive platform; OEM and press describe it as near-silent with low thermal signature. Swappable battery; idle battery life >= 5 h per OEM. |
| Comm | Daytime driving/targeting camera (OEM); photo/video recording of events |
| Price | ~USD 3,300 (2023) |
| Price notes | approx. UAH 122,000 per unit (~USD 3,300 at 2023 rates), derived from a crowdfunded batch of 6 UGVs with control panels and repeaters for UAH 730,000 (July 2023). Only figure found is a 2023 volunteer-funded batch price reported by Militarnyi (6 units incl. ground stations and repeaters = UAH 730k). Current MoD/DPA contract unit prices for Ratel S are not public; OEM sells kits of 5 platforms + mining modules + repeater + GCS + charger. |
Suppliers
- SpaceX (Starlink) (US): rf: Starlink terminal (OEM lists 'Starlink V3' with PSM380 telecom module)
Sources
- https://robots.com.ua/en/ratel-s-zaminovuvach/
- https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/ukrainian_officials_reveal_the_ratel_s_suicide_ugv_drone_specifications_included-8355.html
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/focus-analysis-conflicts/army/conflicts-in-the-world/ukraine-russia-conflict/ukraine-unveils-mass-production-of-ratel-s-ground-drones-for-advanced-tactical-operations
- https://en.defence-ua.com/news/what_characteristics_has_ratel_ukrainian_combat_robot_that_controlled_via_starlink-10872.html