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Poland WB Group
Warmate
A man-portable Polish loitering munition developed by WB Group, supplied to Ukraine through crowdfunded and government procurement channels for anti-personnel and anti-armor strikes. It has become one of the most widely used Western-origin kamikaze drones in Ukrainian service.
In service since 2016 · 3 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
150
km/h
15
km range
500
m ceiling
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; Poland ordered 1,000 units
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Poland export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 3 operators
In service since 2016. 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.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
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. | 150 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 80 km/h |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 15 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 500 m |
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 1.2 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Modular FRAG/HEAT/thermobaric warhead |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.1 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 1.6 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 5 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… | Electric motor, pusher propeller |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Electro-optical/infrared camera |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | Encrypted two-way LOS datalink |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 3 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public WB Group and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Shahed-136 Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the WB Group Warmate? +
The WB Group Warmate has a maximum speed of 150 km/h.
What is the range of the WB Group Warmate? +
The WB Group Warmate has a maximum range of 15 km.
How much does the WB Group Warmate weigh? +
The WB Group Warmate has a combat weight of 5 kg.
How many crew does the WB Group Warmate require? +
The WB Group Warmate requires a crew of 0.
What is the WB Group Warmate used for? +
The WB Group Warmate is a uav / drone typically used for deep strike, anti armor.
How many countries operate the WB Group Warmate? +
The WB Group Warmate is operated by 3 countries.
How much does the WB Group Warmate cost? +
WB Group Warmate: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; Poland ordered 1,000 units. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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