AirShow China 2018: new Dragon Horse II UGV unveiled by Sunward.

At AirShow China 2018, the China-based defense contractor Sunward is unveiling a new concept of 8x8 high mobility unmanned ground vehicle dubbed Dragon&Horse II.

Dragon&Horse II UGV at AirShow China 2018
(Picture source Army Recognition)

The Dragon&Horse II is a high mobility UGV developed by Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. This UGV is specially developed to be integrated in a future land combat system as a troop and cargo transport vehicle.

Thanks to its 8x8 configuration, the vehicle has an excellent obstacle crossing capability, and adapts to various landforms such as plateau, hills, basin, rivers, moutains, etc.

The vehicle can croo a 1.2 m vertical obstacle, stride over 1.8 m trench, turn zero radius steering, climb and stand a 35 degrees ramp. It is 5019 mm long, 1810 mm large and 1588 mm width. Dragon&Horse II is powered by a single turbo diesel engine (70 kW/2600 rpm), allowing a range of 200 km on road and 100 km off-road and a maximum speed of 50 kmh.

The Dragon&Horse II can carry up to 1000 kg of various payloads. It provides standard electrical and flange-carrying interface, which is compatible for a variety of combat modules.

This UGV was invited to participate in the Crossing Obstacles 2018 competition, organized by the PLA Army, and won the "High Mobility UGV Competition" prize.