Norinco Sharp Claw 2
Norinco · CN
Norinco's Sharp Claw 2 is a roughly 1,000 kg all-electric 6x6 wheeled UGV shown at Airshow China 2014 and ISNR 2016 for reconnaissance, patrol, assault and transport. Press-reported figures give 30 km/h on road, 10 km/h off-road, 50 km range and about four hours of operation, with an optional 7.62 mm remote weapon mount. Its rear cargo bay and ramp carry and launch the 120 kg tracked Sharp Claw 1 mini-UGV, which the PLA confirmed in service in 2020.
Sources: https://www.armyrecognition.com/military-products/army/unmanned-systems/unmanned-ground-vehicles/sharp-claw-2-ugv-6x6-unmanned-ground-vehicle-technical-data-sheet-specifications-pictures-video-11412165 ; http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product5736.html
Specs
| Launch year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| MTOW | 1000 kg |
| Endurance | 4 h |
| Speed | 30 km/h |
| Propulsion | All-electric silent drive with six independently driven wheels, independent suspension and dynamic attitude adjustment (press/exhibition-panel derived; battery chemistry and capacity not published). |
| Comm | Day/night vision, CCD cameras and electro-optical devices on an adjustable mast; Chinese press describes front-mounted low-light night vision, white-light/IR/laser multispectral sensors with 360-degree coverage and a GPS/BeiDou navigation antenna. |
| Price notes | No list price, export contract value or PLA procurement figure published for Sharp Claw 2. |
Sources
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