Pit Viper™

Personal Combat Vehicle, Gen 3.0

Manufacturer: Raptor Defense Co.
NDAA: Verified

Effective payload: 500 lb
Top speed: 25 mph
Range: 60+ mi
Endurance: 10+ hr

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Validated on the Pit Viper™ deck
Integrated and ready out of the box
Reconfigurable in the field

Vehicle specifications

PIT VIPER™ Gen 3.0 / Data as of October 2026

Key dimensions

Length overall: 56 in
Width overall: 38 in
Height overall: 22 in
Ground clearance: 12 in
Track width: 31.5 in
Payload deck (L x W): 43 x 22 in

General

Designation: PIT VIPER™ PCV
Vehicle class: All-electric unmanned ground vehicle
Manufacturer: Raptor Defense Co., Philadelphia
Readiness: TRL 8; low rate initial production
Lead time: 65 days ARO
NDAA compliance: NDAA compliant

Dimensions and weight

Curb weight: 250 lb
Effective payload: 500 lb
Gross vehicle weight: 750 lb
Shipping weight: 377 lb, crated

Mobility

Top speed: 25 mph; Low, Med, High modes
Drivetrain: 4x in-hub electric motors, 4WD
Steering: Skid steer
Turning radius: Zero-radius turn (skid steer)
Gradient / side slope: 45° (100%) / 30° (58%)
Step / gap crossing: 12 in / 24 in
Fording depth: 12 in
Suspension: Independent leading arm; adjustable shocks and dampers
Tires: 16 in tubeless off-road
Braking: On command, at idle, or on link loss
Towing capacity: 5,000+ lb (F-150 class, flat terrain)

Power and energy

Battery: 2x 72 V 60 Ah = 120 Ah, 8.64 kWh
Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Battery retention: Hot-swap; latched brace arm
Endurance: 10+ hours at 100% duty cycle
Range: 60+ mi unloaded; 52 mi at full payload
Charge time: 5 hr; quick-swap batteries
Charger input: Standard U.S. wall outlet (120 VAC)
Motor output: 2.5 kW cont. per motor (10 kW total)
Export power: 4.2 kW moving; 6.5 kW stationary
Payload power out: 5 to 72 VDC

Control and autonomy

Control station: Raptor VENOM app, Android EUD
Warfighter input: Xbox controller (wired); HUD trackpad; PCU
Multi-vehicle: One warfighter, multiple vehicles
Autonomy (standard): Follow-Me; waypoint navigation
Autonomy (advanced): Partner integrations
Safety: Physical e-stop; in-app e-stop; ARM/DISARM
Lost-link behavior: Automatic braking to a stop
Control latency: Under 150 ms
Video recording: Yes
Software updates: Over-the-air (OTA)
Cybersecurity: Standard

Communications

BLOS: Starlink Mini; LTE. Unlimited range within coverage
Line of sight: Onboard local network
Mesh (optional): Silvus SC4200EP; Doodle Labs Mesh Rider; Persistent MPU5
Link failover: Automatic: Starlink, LTE, local, mesh
LOS range: 50 m (164 ft), onboard network
Encryption: Native Starlink and LTE link encryption
Frequency bands: Local 2.4 GHz; LTE carrier bands; Starlink Ku-band; mesh 900 MHz to 2.4 GHz
Antennas: Starlink Mini; GRE radios w/ antennas
Data throughput: Up to 60 Mbps

Sensors and lighting

Drive cameras: FPV color (1080p, 120° FOV) + thermal
Video to warfighter: 1080p at 30 fps
Work lights: Forward white LED
Covert lighting: IR illuminators, NVG compatible
Navigation sensors: CubePilot Cube Orange+ IMU and gyro; Here4 GNSS; wheel encoders
Perception sensors: 3x ZED stereo (2 front, 1 rear)
Obstacle detection: Stereo vision, within 12 ft

Payload and integration

Mounting: Universal plate, 100x M8 threaded holes
Tie-downs: 6x cargo strap points
Data interface: 2x Ethernet, 2x CAN, 2x UART, 2x serial, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
CASEVAC: 1 litter or 2 ambulatory
Integration cadence: 2 new payloads per month
Tow / hitch point: Ring tow hitch, 10,000 lb rated

Structure and environment

Frame: Welded aluminum
Ingress protection: IP67
Operating temp.: -5°F to 120°F
Storage temp.: -40°F to 140°F; batteries 32°F to 77°F recommended
Environmental std.: MIL-STD-810H Methods 501.7, 502.7, 506.6, 507.6, 509.7, 510.7, 512.6, 514.8, 516.8
Acoustic signature: Near-silent electric drive; barely audible
Finish / color: Matte black
Shock / vibration: Passed, 810H 514.8 / 516.8
Sand, dust, salt fog: Passed, 810H 510.7 / 509.7

Transport and sustainment

Ground transport: Ramp-loads into pickups and LMTVs
Lift / tie-down points: 6x tie-down points
Line replaceable units: 18 LRUs (elec., mech., software)
Field maintenance: Standard field repair tools
Spares: Warfighter spares kit available
Training: Raptor-led or Train-the-Trainer
Warranty: 30 days
Documentation: Warfighter, maint., training manuals

Specifications reflect the PIT VIPER™ Gen 3.0 configuration and vary with payload and mission kit. Performance figures are nominal; confirm for the proposed load, terrain, and duty cycle.

Mesh radios are optional, factory integrated or unit provided. Advanced autonomy is delivered through partner integrations.