Rostec’s ‘Immortal’ TOPBAT Batteries Laugh off Drilling, Burning, Gunfire — And Keep on Running

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Rostec’s TOPBAT power sources are built to take a beating and withstand extremes, as proven by durability tests.The batteries were:pierced with a power drill running on the battery itself — punctured repeatedly, yet still functionedset on fire and partially cut apart, yet it retained its charge and could still start a carshot with more than 50 rounds of 9×18 and 9×19 mm ammunition — kept supplying power without missing a beatThe power sources showed zero electrolyte leakage even after severe casing damage.The batteries are in serial production built on Russian raw materials and fully domestic tech.Key features:battle-tested in the special military operation zone across vehicles, specialized equipment, and uninterruptible power systemseven after a bullet or shrapnel hits, the battery is able to keep the vehicle or system alive long enough for the crew to survive or complete the missiontailored for unmanned systems, with units powering ground robots and unmanned surface vesselsspecialized heavy-duty line, AQUA AGM, answers Russian maritime and inland-waterway requirementsuses a fiberglass mat saturated with electrolyte that prevents leakage, resists temperature swings, saltwater exposure, and physical damageRussiaRostec Puts Next-Gen Defense Tech on DisplayYesterday, 09:15 GMT

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