Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat ugv category.
01 / Overview
Ripsaw
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–
Unit Price (current)
$295.0K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT UGV · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$295.0K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat ugv category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- UGV Typeunmanned ground vehicle
- Primary Rolecombat
- Weight4,082 kg
- Size CategoryCombat UGV
◈Dimensions2MOD.2
- Height1.78 m
- Ground Clearance0.61 m
▣Powertrain3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typediesel engine
- Top Speed104.598 km/h
- Locomotion (tracked/wheeled)tracked
◇Mobility1MOD.1
- Gradient50
◆Payload2MOD.2
- Payload Capacity907 kg
- Modular PayloadYes
▤Armament3MOD.3
- ArmedYes
- Weapon TypesMk44 Bushmaster II, anti-tank guided missiles, machine guns
- Remote Weapon StationYes
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control Typeremote-controlled, optionally autonomous
- Control Range1 km
- Autonomous CapableYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2017Entered service
17
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT UGV RANKING Combat UGV · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8COMBAT UGV3POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT UGV1793UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · COMBAT UGV564PRICE · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT UGV
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat UGVcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability allowing unmanned naval systems to carry interchangeable mission-specific equipment or payloads.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
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