Ukrainian manufacturer SkyLab UA has supplemented the Sirko-S1 multi-purpose ground robot with a set of new modules. These include remote mine cassettes, a Skif manipulator for cargo work, an electronic warfare platform, and a trailer with air wheels.
Ukrainian manufacturer SkyLab UA has supplemented the Sirko-S1 multi-purpose ground robot with a set of new modules. These include remote mine cassettes, a Skif manipulator for cargo work, an electronic warfare platform, and a trailer with air wheels.
SkyLab reported on the new products in its press release. Engineers presented three remote mine-laying modules: for TM-62 and TM-124 mines (a cassette for four charges) and PTM-U (12 mines). The systems are designed for safe detonation of ammunition: both 4-mine carriers have dimensions of 1410×370×235 mm and 1410×370×325 mm, respectively, and the PTM-U module is 1540×400×220 mm, with a chain feed mechanism. They allow for remote delivery and dumping of a mine charge to the desired location, reducing risks for sappers.
The Skif manipulator has been developed for cargo retrieval operations. It is a steel and aluminum structure with two degrees of freedom that can lift up to 50 kg and tow a load weighing 150 kg, and the manipulator itself weighs approximately 20 kg. It uses a CAN bus with positional feedback and is powered by 12 V, and the module integrates with Sirko-S1/S1.5 platforms.
Another new feature is the EW carrier. It is a sturdy steel frame to which omnidirectional and directional antennas and battery packs from various manufacturers can be attached. The frame is equipped with a protected cable and a locking carabiner; it can withstand a load of up to 150 kg.
For transporting ammunition or equipment, a towing module with remote uncoupling has been created: it allows you to deliver the load to a point and dump it without risk to the operator. In addition, there is a single-axle trailer with ALua airless wheels, which adds 80 kg of payload (dimensions 1180×710×450 mm, net weight 40 kg)
To improve communication, an active ground station and repeater are proposed. The repeater supports RFD900x (902–928 MHz) and ELRS (360–865 MHz) frequencies and can be mounted on a copter; the ground station is available in versions from 20 to 100 m and increases the control radius to 13 km.
The system also supports satellite or digital channels (Silvus, Starlink, LTE) and is combined with terrestrial radio channels (RFD, LRS, LoRa) for communication redundancy.
Recall that previously dev.ua wrote about how Sirko-S1 received Alua airless wheels and a TROPA dismantling module, which allows you to lay 60-centimeter passages in minefields. The new additions turn the unmanned platform into a universal «loader», sapper and electronic warfare carrier, increasing its value to the front.
