Upgraded Shturmovik Ground Robot Reaches the SVO Zone
The upgraded Shturmovik ground robot reaches the SVO zone with higher payload, quick wheel-base changes, dual cameras and multiple combat support roles.
An upgraded version of the Shturmovik unmanned ground vehicle has begun arriving in the special military operation zone. Drone Force Aero redesigned the platform after reviewing feedback from Russian servicemen.
The modernization increased the robot’s wheelbase by 50 percent. Engineers also enlarged the cargo compartment and raised the vehicle’s carrying capacity. Shturmovik can now transport up to 70 kilograms on roads and up to 50 kilograms across rough terrain.
The platform was also fitted with a quick-change wheelbase system, allowing it to be adapted for different surfaces, including soil, sand and marshy ground.
To improve visibility around the vehicle, the developers installed two camera modules at the front and rear. The company describes Shturmovik as one of the most affordable Russian unmanned ground systems in its class, while retaining the ability to perform a broad range of missions.
The robot can be used for mine clearance, preparing safer routes before infantry units advance, transporting supplies and operating as a kamikaze vehicle.
According to the developer, servicemen have responded positively to the upgraded platform. They say it can inspect and clear a route at any time of day before infantry moves forward, reducing the risk of troops striking mines. The system is also designed to be easy to operate.
Earlier reports said the developers drew inspiration from the Tsar Tank, an experimental wheeled combat vehicle built during the First World War.