RIPSAW M3

RIPSAW M3 is Textron Systems’ tracked robotic combat vehicle for heavy-payload tactical ground operations. Official family material lists a 14,000 lb vehicle weight, 5,000 lb payload, more than 30 mph top speed and a 63 sq ft deck.

Facts

  • Company: Textron Systems
  • Type: Tracked Robotic Combat Vehicle
  • Positioning: High-mobility heavy-payload UGV
  • Function: Moves mission payloads across difficult terrain under remote or supervised control
  • Audience: Military operators and defence system integrators
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: https://www.textronsystems.com/products/ground-robotic-vehicles-family-products

Specifications

  • Top Speed Mph: >30 mph
  • Deck Area Sq Ft: 63 sq ft
  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Kg: 6,713.17
  • Payload: 2,267.96
  • Vehicle Weight Kg: 6,350.29

Market context

Military operators and defence system integrators

  • Peer Group: Defence ground robot, Defense UGV
  • Customer Segment: Defense robotics
  • Type-X - Milrem Robotics - Mobile Robot

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Deployments

  • Commercial Rollout - first European RIPSAW M3 sold to Sweden - 2025-12-02 - Government of Sweden - Sweden - Textron Systems sold a RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden, making Sweden the first European customer for the M3 platform. - source: textronsystems.com

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