Company KrAZ from Ukraine unveils new 4x4 armoured vehicle Hulk at defense exhibition in Kiev 11710165

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Company KrAZ from Ukraine unveils new 4x4 armoured vehicle Hulk at defense exhibition in Kiev.
The Company KrAZ from Ukraine unveils a new 4x4 armoured vehicle named Hulk based on the KrAZ-5233 military truck chassis. It's a new 4x4 non-standard model added to the family of KrAZ heavy armored off-road vehicles.
     
The Company KrAZ from Ukraine unveils a new 4x4 armoured vehicle named Hulk based on the KrAZ-5233 off road military truck chassis. It's a new 4x4 non-standard model added to the family of KrAZ heavy armored off road vehicles. The new Hulk 4x4 armoured personnel carrier designed and manufactured by the Ukrainian Company KrAZ.
     

The new Hulk 4x4 armoured vehicle will join the family of combat vehicles Hurricane, Shrek and Fiona manufactured by KrAZ. The Hulk was unveiled during the Exhibition Arms and Security which was held from 11 to 14 October in Kiev, Ukraine.

The new Hulk armoured vehicle is based on the KrAZ-5233 off-road truck chassis. The difference between Hulk and Shrek is in absence of frame. The Hulk APC features a monocoque-type armoured design for the crew compartment. The gross vehicle weight has been reduced to 16 tonnes (from 18 tonnes of Shrek). The Hulk has a new design to improve ergonomics and performance.

The Hulk uses V-shaped hull technology to deflect upward directed blast. The vehicle provides a ballistic protection STANAG 4569 level 2 with armor plates designed to stop penetration of bullet emitted from any shooting angle. Moreover, bullet penetration after ricochet has been minimized.

The Hulk has a mine protection STANAG 4569 level 2a and 2b, landmine explosion (6 kg of TNT) under any wheel or bottom.

All the glasses are laminated, bulletproof, inner layer is made of double polycarbonate.

The Hulk is motorized with a turbocharged engine developing 310 hp. The vehicle can run at maximum road speed of 90 km/h. The engine ensures high performance at extreme temperatures ranging from - 45 to + 450C. The engine is coupled to a manual 9-speed transmission.

The Hulk can carried a total of 12 military personnel including driver and commander.

The KrAZ-Hulk is multirole armored off road MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle used for carrying personnel, various cargoes and equipment over all kinds of roads and off roads and fire support. It is provided with advanced weapons and active and passive protective measures.
     
The Company KrAZ from Ukraine unveils a new 4x4 armoured vehicle named Hulk based on the KrAZ-5233 off road military truck chassis. It's a new 4x4 non-standard model added to the family of KrAZ heavy armored off road vehicles. Inside view of the KrAZ Hulk 4x4 armoured personnel carrier