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GDLS TRX
General Dynamics Land Systems' tracked, hybrid-electric unmanned ground vehicle family developed as a contender for the US Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L) Phase I program.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-18
72
km/h
483
km range
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Development status
Operator data not public
Status: announced.
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
The GDLS TRX (Tracked Robot X) is a tracked, hybrid-electric unmanned ground vehicle family developed by General Dynamics Land Systems as a Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L) Phase I contender for the US Army. The base vehicle is rated at a 9,072 kg gross vehicle weight, roughly split 1:1 between an approximately 4,536 kg vehicle and an approximately 4,536 kg payload allowance, and it is sized to be transportable by CH-47 helicopter or C-130 aircraft. TRX is built as a modular family rather than a single fixed configuration: publicized variants include the Breacher (obstacle/route clearance), Defender, Leonidas (carrying an Epirus high-power microwave counter-UAS payload), Razorback (configured to carry up to 50 Switchblade loitering munitions) and a short-range air defense (SHORAD) fit. Status is best described as announced/prototype, reflecting its role as a program contender rather than a fielded system.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the GDLS TRX can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
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. | 72 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 483 km |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 4.93 m |
|---|---|
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.26 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 9,072 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Hybrid-electric diesel |
|---|
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. | Tracked |
|---|---|
| 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. | Semi-autonomous |
Specifications compiled from public General Dynamics Land 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 General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX has a maximum speed of 72 km/h.
What is the range of the General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX has a maximum range of 483 km.
How much does the General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX weigh? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX has a combat weight of 9,072 kg.
How many crew does the General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX require? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX requires a crew of 0.
What is the General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX used for? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems GDLS TRX is a ugv / combat robot typically used for anti armor, air defense.
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