PROVO, Utah — May 4, 2026 : Hypercraft USA has formally unveiled the Razorback, a software-defined autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for operations in high-risk and infrastructure-limited environments. The platform combines autonomous mobility, modular software architecture, and onboard power generation to support a range of military and tactical missions.
Platform Architecture and Software Design
A central feature of the Razorback is its Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA), built on a central-zonal computing framework. This approach separates hardware from software, enabling updates and capability changes without requiring physical modifications to the vehicle.
According to the company, the open-architecture stack supports over-the-air updates and rapid mission reconfiguration. The system is designed to operate in environments where Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals may be unavailable, while also supporting complex distributed energy operations such as microgrid management.
The onboard computing system supports high-performance edge processing and artificial intelligence integration, allowing the platform’s autonomous capabilities to evolve over time as new software is deployed.
Mobility, Powertrain, and Performance
The Razorback is powered by a diesel hybrid-electric drivetrain that includes a 50 kW range extender and delivers up to 95 kW peak output. The propulsion system is paired with a 300-horsepower, four-motor torque-vectoring drive configuration.
The vehicle has a payload capacity of 2,400 pounds, a maximum range of approximately 280 miles, and a top speed of up to 60 miles per hour. Its 148-inch chassis is equipped with 37-inch tires, four-wheel hydraulic steering, and neutral steer capability for maneuverability in constrained or uneven terrain.
The system incorporates redundancy across key propulsion components, allowing continued operation even if multiple motors, the range extender, or onboard energy storage systems are damaged.
Tactical Microgrid Capability
In addition to mobility and transport functions, the Razorback is designed to operate as a mobile tactical microgrid. The platform can export up to 38 kW of power, enabling it to support a variety of systems in forward operating environments.
The company stated that interconnected Razorback units can form localized microgrids, reducing reliance on conventional fuel-based generator convoys. These distributed energy networks are intended to provide stable power in high-attrition scenarios.
Exportable power can be used for directed energy systems, electronic warfare (EW) equipment, unmanned aerial system (UAS) charging stations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) nodes, and forward command posts.
Operational Roles and Mission Applications
The autonomous design of the Razorback allows it to perform multiple mission roles without onboard personnel. These include:
Contested logistics: Transporting supplies, ammunition, and equipment to forward positions while reducing risk to human operators.
Casualty evacuation: Carrying injured personnel while simultaneously powering onboard medical equipment through its energy export system.
Counter-UAS operations: Supporting sensors and interceptors for defense against small drone threats, including Group 1 and Group 2 systems.
Communications and electronic warfare relay: Acting as a mobile node to maintain command and control (C2) links in obstructed terrain or to deploy EW capabilities.
Company Background and Deployment Outlook
Hypercraft, headquartered in Provo, Utah, focuses on advanced propulsion systems and software-defined vehicle platforms. The company is backed by Stalwart Ventures.
The Razorback is intended to support logistics, reconnaissance, payload transport, and integration of modular sensor and unmanned systems. It is also positioned for roles in electronic warfare, counter-drone operations, and autonomous battlefield support.
No information was provided regarding production timelines, pricing, or confirmed military procurement contracts at the time of the announcement.
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