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Ratel Robotics Ratel S

Ratel · UA

The Ratel S is a 75 kg electric 4x4 one-way-attack and remote-mining UGV from Kyiv-based Ratel Robotics, developed within Ukraine's Brave1 cluster and in serial production since 2023. It carries up to 35 kg (e.g. a TM-62 anti-tank mine or two mines for remote laying), runs ~20-24 km/h, and is FPV-teleoperated to 1.5 km (3 km with repeater), with ~6 km strike missions recorded.

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

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

NDAA Shop — NDAA- and TAA-verified parts for defense ground robots