Karakurt is a ground robotic complex developed by the Ukrainian company IRV, designed for the safe deployment of FPV drones into the combat zone without exposing operators to risk. The platform enables simultaneous or coordinated drone launches to a distance of up to 34 km, from a position up to 4 km away from the command post.
- Developed by the Ukrainian company IRV.
- Tracked robotic carrier of the Vepryk type.
- Designed to transport and launch up to 6 FPV drones.
- Capable of launching 2 drones simultaneously – one operator, the second drone copies the route of the first at a distance of 30–40 m.
- Robot’s operating range from the base: up to 4 km.
- Drone range: up to 30 km, with a signal repeater a total of over 34 km.
- Currently uses 13″ FPV drones.
It enables the transport and remote launch of up to six 13″ FPV drones from a tracked platform (based on the “Vepryk” robot with a dual launch rail system).
Tactical spread function: Allows launching two drones simultaneously, with the second following the first at a 30–40 m delay. This enables either a double strike on a single target area or effective coverage of a convoy, railway, etc.
Range: With the help of a built-in relay (signal repeater), drones can strike targets up to 30 km away. Adding the mobility of the carrier vehicle itself results in a “kill radius” of over 34 km.
A low-cost system – the complete package (vehicle, software, and 12 drones) costs approximately USD 50,000.
