Designation:

Avantguard MK1

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Manufacturer: G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS) LTD  
Product type: Auxiliary Vehicles  
Name: Robot, Unmanned Vehicle  

Avantguard MK1 - Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle.

Already trialed and certified by the Israeli army and relying on the technological strength and capabilities of the Guardium UGVTM system, the AvantGuard® Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle (UGCV) expands the applications envelop to further encompass ground maneuvering combat missions.

Based on Dumurs' Tactical Amphibious Ground Support vehicle (TAGS), the AvantGuard MK1 features superb maneuverability while operating in harsh terrain environments.

Employing a set of modular payloads and bearing on its inherent endurance the AvantGuard MK1 is effectively deployed in a variety of combat missions, including: Advance Guard, Armed Sentry, Combat Logistic Support, CASEVAC and more.

The AvantGuard MK1 is controlled by mobile or portable Operational Control Unit (OCU). It could also operate in a Follow-me mode, where it is autonomously trailing a Guide foot soldier or Guide vehicle.

An offspring of the Guardium UGVTM system, the AvantGuard MK1 complies with ongoing military and industry standards, for which it was exhaustively tested.

System Characteristics:

System Level

  • Tele-operation or semi-autonomous mission execution

  • Real-time, self-ruling, obstacle's detection and avoidance

  • Proven safe-system

  • All terrain maneuverability

  • Easy to operate dedicated command & control application, in complementary operational versions: mobile and portable

  • Built-in debriefing and training capabilities

  • Variety of customer tailored wireless communication solutions

Mission Level

  • Modular selection of payloads for comprehensive situational awareness and different mission requirements: EO / IR camera, Radar, Remotely Operated Weapon Systems, Electronic Counter Measures, Hostile Fire Indicator (HFI), RFID

Vehicle Specification and Performance Data

  • Engine: Kubota - V3800DI-T; 4Cylinder Turbo Diesel

  • 100 horsepower (max. intermitent)

  • Vehicle Weight: 3,850 LBS / 1,746 KG

  • Ground Clearance: 14 inch

  • Turning Ratios: Zero

  • Payload Capacity: 2400 LBS / 1088 KG

  • Track Footprint: (4) 16.5” Wide; 36” Long

  • Hydrostatic Drivers (No Gears or Chain)

  • Maximum Speed: 20 kph / 12 mph

Specifications:
Property Value
Ground clearance (mm)
320
Payload (kg)
1088
Max. road speed (km/h)
20
Engine power output (h.p.)
100
Weight (kg)
2834




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