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RATEL H: Ukrainian ground robot for logistics and evacuation

by Roman Cheplyk
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 MIN
RATEL H: Ukrainian ground robot for logistics and evacuation

A modular UGV that moves cargo, evacuates wounded, and expands with new missions

RATEL H is a Ukrainian ground robotic complex in the logistics and evacuation class. Its frontline role is to deliver cargo and ammunition, evacuate wounded, transport technical equipment, and operate in zones where crew risk is too high.

What the platform is built for

  • cargo transport and supply runs
  • ammunition and medical delivery
  • casualty evacuation
  • modular payloads, including stretchers, observation modules, and limited band EW

Open publications in 2025 to 2026 also mention towing capability up to 1.5 tons, presented as a reported feature rather than a fixed baseline spec.

RATEL H specifications by manufacturer data

  • dimensions: 2300 × 1300 × 1900 mm
  • weight: 1100 kg
  • weight with load: 1500 kg
  • payload: up to 400 kg
  • speed: up to 8 km per hour
  • operating radius: up to 50 km
  • range: up to 60 km on road and off road
  • cameras: day and night
  • control: remote system with a satellite link in the listed kit

Delivery set

  • remotely controlled platform
  • ground control station
  • relay via multicopter
  • charging station
  • operational documentation
  • additional комплектующие

Operational roles highlighted in public reporting

  • serial production focus on medevac and 400 plus kg loads
  • use in logistics, evacuation, night work, and rough terrain
  • combat use shown by units for supply and evacuation tasks
  • module for FPV launch, including fiber optic drones, turning the platform into a mobile UAV base

Why this platform matters

RATEL H is not a one off demonstrator. It represents scaling of UGVs in Ukraine, reducing personnel exposure during resupply and evacuation and shifting dangerous logistics to robotic systems.

For professional accuracy, specifications should be attributed to manufacturer data, while towing and FPV module expansion should be framed as reported capabilities that may depend on configuration.

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