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Elbit Systems ROOK
A 6x6 multi-payload unmanned ground vehicle jointly introduced by Elbit Systems and Roboteam, built to carry weapon stations, sensors or a VTOL drone under supervised-autonomy control.
In service since 2021
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-18
30
km/h
1,200
kg payload
8
h
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2021. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
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Overview
ROOK is a 6x6 unmanned ground vehicle introduced by Elbit Systems and Roboteam in November 2021, weighing roughly 1,200 kg empty and rated to carry an equal payload of up to 1,200 kg. Ground clearance is 0.24 m, giving it decent cross-country mobility for a wheeled platform. It runs on Elbit's TORCH-X RAS (Robotic Autonomous System) software and is UGV IOP compliant, letting a single operator supervise several vehicles at once rather than dedicating one operator per machine. The vehicle can carry a remote weapon system for direct fire support, and its modular deck can also host a VTOL unmanned aircraft payload, extending its role from ground logistics and overwatch into a mobile launch platform. Roboteam, ROOK's co-developer, is an independent Israeli robotics company and not an Elbit subsidiary; Elbit held only a minority stake of roughly 15 percent before Psagot agreed to acquire all outstanding shares in June 2024.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. On a ground robot, published continuous run time on a full charge or fuel tank. | 8 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | Remote weapon system (model not publicly specified) |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 1,200 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
| Cargo payload Maximum cargo the transport can carry. Higher means more lift per sortie. On an unmanned ground vehicle, this is the maximum mission payload the platform carries, including a weapon station. | 1,200 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Hybrid (batteries + optional generator) |
|---|
Autonomy & control
How the platform moves, how much it does without an operator, and how far the control link reaches.
| Locomotion How the platform moves: tracked, wheeled or legged. Tracks suit soft ground and heavy payloads, wheels favor road speed and range, legs handle stairs and rubble. Not a ranking, a trade-off. | Wheeled |
|---|---|
| Autonomy level How much the platform does without an operator, as the manufacturer describes it. Vendors do not use a common standard, so this is a coarse editorial bucket, not a certified rating. | Supervised autonomy |
Specifications compiled from public Elbit Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-18.
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What is the top speed of the Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK? +
The Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK has a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
How many crew does the Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK require? +
The Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK requires a crew of 0.
What is the main armament of the Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK? +
The Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK's primary weapon is the Remote weapon system (model not publicly specified).
What is the Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK used for? +
The Elbit Systems Elbit Systems ROOK is a ugv / combat robot typically used for isr.
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