The family of autonomous ground-based robotic complexes (A-UGV, hereinafter - RTK) "Mission Master" (Mission Master) from Rheinmetall has been replenished with the CXT model. Rheinmetall presented a new Mission Master with the same new fire support module at the United States Army Association (AUSA) Arms Show.
According to Rheinmetall, the new autonomous RTK Mission Master CXT is equipped with a hybrid transmission that provides silent transportation over rough terrain - even amphibious - of heavy loads weighing up to 1000 kg. Thanks to the combined power of a diesel engine and a low-noise electric motor, it provides a total range of 450 km without refueling (of which 50 km is on batteries). Depending on the nature of the terrain, the traction force is regulated by adjusting the tire pressure.
The compact dimensions of the model allow the RTK to be transported as internal cargo by military transport aircraft (CH-47, CH-53 and C-130), as well as on commercial lines. In addition, the product can be transported by sea or rail, as well as towed using a NATO-A frame.
A distinctive feature of Mission Master is the management of RTK using a tablet with an autonomous set of "Path" (PATH). The kit provides not only autonomous, partially autonomous movement and movement in the "follow me" mode, but also automatic and semi-automatic use of the machine gun, while retaining the role of the operator as a permanent and final controller of the use of weapons.
RTK Mission Master CXT with Fieldranger Firing Module"Field Ranger" (Fieldranger) – a new fire support module – is equipped with a 7.62 mm M134D twin automatic multi-barrel machine gun manufactured by Dillon Aero.
In combination with a built-in fire control system with a radar sensor, the system can be used both to combat drones and to support close combat, and, according to Rheinmetall engineers, perform its functions without endangering personnel.
The predecessor models of Mission Master (read here and here ) are available for many armies of different countries at the early and preliminary stages of procurement.
According to the materials of the resource esut.de