Russia's Gumich RTK Unveils 'Impulse' Counter-UAS System Using Dual Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Coordinated Detection and Interception
Russian company Gumich RTK has launched the 'Impulse' counter-UAS system, which uses two cooperating unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs): one equipped with radar capable of detecting drones at 4–18 km, and another armed with interceptor drone launchers that destroy enemy UAVs via kinetic impact.
Highlights
- Gumich RTK's Impulse system pairs two UGVs for coordinated counter-drone detection and interception.
- The Impulse-RLS radar vehicle can detect enemy drones at ranges of 4 to 18 kilometers depending on target size.
- The Impulse-Zveroboy interceptor vehicle carries two launch canisters for deploying kinetic-kill interceptor drones.
- The predecessor Impulse-PVO platform carried up to 8 interceptor drones capable of 200 km/h flight speed.
- It remains unclear whether the interceptor drones derive from the Yolka series or are a new design.
Russia Launches 'Impulse' Dual-UGV Coordinated Counter-UAS System
Russian company Gumich RTK has recently unveiled a counter-UAS system called "Impulse" that uses unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as its platform, employing a coordinated dual-vehicle combat configuration that has drawn attention from the international military and drone industry communities.
Dual-Vehicle Formation: Detection and Interception Division of Labor
The Impulse system consists of two UGVs, each with a distinct role:
- Impulse-RLS (Radar Detection Vehicle): Equipped with a radar system reportedly capable of detecting enemy drones at ranges of 4 to 18 kilometers, depending on the target's size.
- Impulse-Zveroboy (Interceptor Vehicle): Fitted with two interceptor drone launch canisters. Upon receiving target data relayed from the Impulse-RLS, it deploys interceptor drones to engage and neutralize enemy UAVs.
Detailed specifications of the interceptor drones have not yet been disclosed, but the system's core design philosophy centers on using drone-based interceptors to counter enemy drone threats.
Building on the Earlier 'Impulse-PVO' Concept
The new system appears to be an evolution of Gumich RTK's earlier "Impulse-PVO" concept. The original Impulse-PVO mounted up to 8 interceptor drones on a single tracked platform. These interceptor drones reportedly achieved flight speeds of up to 200 km/h and were designed to destroy aerial targets through direct kinetic impact.
Interceptor Drone Origin Remains Unclear
It is currently unknown whether the interceptor drones used in the new Impulse system are derived from the "Yolka" series or represent an entirely new design.
Sources: Military Journal, TASS, 1.ru
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