Practika of Ukraine presents the production vehicle of its 4x4 armored Kozak-2 (2015) at SITDEF 1605158

 
 
SITDEF 2015
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International Defence Technology Exhibition &
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14 -17 May 2015, Lima, Peru
 
Practika Kozak 2 4x4 armoured at SITDEF 2015
 
 
Practika of Ukraine presents the production vehicle of its 4x4 armored Kozak-2 (2015) at SITDEF.
At SITDEF 2015,the Ukrainian defense Company Practika presents the production vehicle of its Kozak multipurpose 4x4 armoured vehicle, the Kozak-2 (2015). In March 2015, Ukraine has purchased 10 Kozak-2 Armored Vehicles.
     
At SITDEF 2015,the Ukrainian defense Company Practika presents the production vehicle of its Kozak multipurpose 4x4 armoured vehicle, the Kozak-2 (2015). In March 2015, Ukraine has purchased 10 Kozak-2 Armored Vehicles Kozak-2 (2015) multirole 4x4 armoured vehicle is designed and manufactured in Ukraine by the Company Practika.
     

The vehicle is built on an IVECO chassis and includes a v-shaped armored hull to guard against anti-personnel mines or other explosives.

In January 2015, the United States has delivered the first prototype of an armored “Kozak” vehicle to the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service (SBGS) at its logistics base in Kyiv. To date, the United States has delivered dozens of armored pick-up trucks and vans to the SBGS. Delivery of the prototype helps fulfill one of the commitments noted in the June 4, 2014 White House Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine.

The Kozac APC is available in four variants: patrol vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle, special missions vehicle and mobile command post. B-6 and B-7 armoring protection classes ensures protection against 7.62x51 mm NATO shots. The V-shape bottom protect the vehicle against explosion of 3 kg TNT equivalent.

The Kozak-2 (2015) offers an higher level of protection up to STANAG 4569 Level III, which provides a ballistic protection against 7.62 x 51 AP and mine blast explosion of 8 kg TNT under the wheels.

The Kozak-2 is motorized with an IVECO diesel engine, developing 279 hp. It complies with EURO IV emission requirements. The vehicle can carry a total of 15 soldiers including driver and commander with a total weight of 15,000 kg.