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General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: famousdayandyear on November 21, 2012, 02:55:49 am

Title: Israeli's Unmanned Killer Ground Vehicle
Post by: famousdayandyear on November 21, 2012, 02:55:49 am
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Title: Re: Israeli's Unmanned Killer Ground Vehicle
Post by: Rapunzel on November 21, 2012, 03:01:28 am
They are going to need everything possible, Greta just reported no ceasefire, the war is on.
Title: Re: Israeli's Unmanned Killer Ground Vehicle
Post by: Oceander on November 21, 2012, 03:37:36 pm
Interesting.  Is it armed as well?
Title: Re: Israeli's Unmanned Killer Ground Vehicle
Post by: famousdayandyear on November 21, 2012, 05:27:23 pm
Interesting.  Is it armed as well?


Guardium UGV is an autonomous observation and target interception system, developed and produced in Israel. It is based on a TOMCAR chassis, capable of carrying payloads of up to 300 kg including a vast array of electronic instruments, armor and different weapons systems. It can be operated from a command center, but can also run patrol on predetermined routes without human intervention. In case of suspicious activity, the Guardium can quickly respond and hold the suspicious elements back until manned troops arrive, or use various forceful methods to eliminate the threat. Its many sensors, including video and thermal cameras with auto-target acquisition, sensitive microphones, powerful loudspeakers and a two way radio, combined with a top-speed of up to 80km/h make the Guardium a very reliable partner on routine patrols in dangerous environments.

In addition to all of their amazing capabilities, UMVs allow their operators to stay safely behind enemy lines, giving them the ability to remain calm in critical situations and make calculated, carefully weighed decisions without the pressure of being under fire themselves. This distance to the battlefield can not only save the soldier’s life, but also that of innocent civilians.


http://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/ground_and_aerial_unmanned_vehicles_ugv_uav_in_the_israeli_army_defence_forces_idf_0103126.html (http://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/ground_and_aerial_unmanned_vehicles_ugv_uav_in_the_israeli_army_defence_forces_idf_0103126.html)