Photo by Bruce Huffman | Michigan National Guard | 12.21.2020
The RCV-L can be equipped with a Tethered Unmanned Aerial System, a small drone that can be deployed to conduct aerial reconnaissance while the vehicle is at a safe distance. Other equipment to be tested on the RCV-L experimental prototype includes the M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station II (CROWS II), the .50 caliber M2 machine gun, and the 40mm MK19 Mod 3 automatic grenade launcher....
Photo by Bruce Huffman | Michigan National Guard | 12.21.2020
The RCV-L prototype is compact and lightweight and can easily be transported by military aircraft to remote locations. Its hybrid/diesel generator powers high voltage batteries that provide silent watch and stealth-like capabilities. It features high resolution cameras, sensors, and navigation equipment, and its modular platform can accommodate up to 7,000 lbs....
Photo by Bruce Huffman | Michigan National Guard | 12.21.2020
The Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L) experimental prototype is a small, lightweight hybrid-electric unmanned ground combat vehicle that can be transported easily by military aircraft. Its highly versatile common architecture and modular payload features offer a scalable continuum of capabilities that can be adapted to new and emerging threats well into the future....
