Ukraine approves new electric motorcycle for military use
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The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that it has codified and approved a new electric motorcycle for military use, which is capable of carrying two soldiers with full gear across challenging terrain, and operates almost silently and with minimal thermal signature.
The Wolfstorm electric motorcycle is domestically produced, with key specifications of 105 kg overall weight, an 8 kW mid-drive motor, top speeds of up to 80 km/h, a range of approximately 100 km, and carrying capacity of up to 200 kg. A modular battery system allows for swift change-over in the field, and full recharging is achievable in around four hours. A reverse gear enables enhanced manoeverability in restricted spaces.
The Defense Ministry has indicated that the motorcycles can be used in scenarios such as cargo delivery, reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, patrol, facility security and more. They have also highlighted various advantages of electric motorcycles compared to ICE models, including lower operating costs, reduced maintenance requirements, near-silent operation, and a minimal thermal signature which helps avoid detection.
