A new video has surfaced online showing another russian experiment with ground-based robotic platforms. This time, it features an unmanned platform called Varan, which has been fitted with the Okhotnik combat module carrying three Kornet anti-tank missile launchers. The system is remotely controlled via cable or radio.
The released footage shows the missile launch. "It went straight," comments one of the russian operators.
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As for the robotic platform itself, it is clear that Varan is just one of the available options. In principle, this combat module can be installed on any other compatible ground-based robotic system.
Regarding Varan, this platform entered serial production last year after undergoing battlefield tests. By 2025, russia plans to ramp up production to approximately 300 units per year.
This is a multifunctional platform designed to perform various tasks on the battlefield. It can operate on batteries for about 8 hours, reach speeds of up to 50 km/h, and carry a payload of 200 kg. Its operational range is up to 4 km without a relay and up to 10 km with a relay.
Regarding the Kornet anti-tank missile system, earlier this week, Rostec reported that the system had been upgraded with remote control capability. The control range is up to 100 meters, and up to three launchers can be connected to a single control panel simultaneously.
It was also previously reported that testing of the Bulat anti-tank missile had been completed. Its maximum declared target engagement range is 3.5 km.
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