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The Milosh BOV M16 4x4 is a multi-purpose armored vehicle fully developed and produced by the Serbian state-owned defense company Yugoimport SDPR. It was unveiled for the first time at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in February 2017. The Milosh 4x4 is the response to the needs of modern armed forces, it can be used either for patrol missions, reconnaissance, as a command vehicle, transportation and support, ambulance, anti-terrorism, etc… The design of the Milosh 4x4 is based on a monocoque hull using modern power pack and transmission, and independent suspension system which ensures high mobility in any terrain conditions.
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The Milosh 4x4 is fitted with an RCWS (Remotely Controlled Weapon System) which can be armed with a 12.7mm machine gun, automatic grenade launchers, long-range anti-tank guided missile systems, air-defense rocket systems. The turret is also equipped with optoelectronic thermal imaging, laser range finder, day/night sight and TV/radar system which can be used for border control and surveillance. The RCWS increases firepower, situation awareness and crew survivability. Observation and engagement of targets can be done in daylight and night conditions at long ranges, due to high-resolution CCD TV camera, thermal imaging camera and laser rangefinder. Targets can be engaged with fast and accurate machine-gun fire due to advanced integrated FCS featuring ballistic computer with automatic reticule generation. The turret can be used against land targets up to a distance of 2,000m and up to 1,500m for aerial targets. Six smoke grenade dischargers are mounted to the top rear of the troop’s compartment.
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The Milosh is fitted with remotely operated weapon station armed with a 12.7mm machine gun
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| Design and protection |
The design of the Milosh 4x4 is based on a monocoque hull and a new type of 4x4 chassis, fully designed, developed and manufactured in Serbia by Yugoimport. The standard version of the Milosh 4x4 can accommodate 8 soldiers including driver and commander, with 4 seats at the front, and 4 seats at the rear, located on each side of the hull. At the front of the vehicle are two large forward-opening doors with bulletproof windows in their upper part. On each side of the troop compartment are 2 rectangular bulletproof windows with a firing port in the lower part. The infantrymen enter and leave the Milosh via a power-operated ramp in the rear of the hull that opens downwards including a manual door that can be used in case of power failure. This door is also equipped with one bulletproof window and a firing port. The hull is made on steel armor that offers ballistic protection Level 3 (STANAG 4569 Level 3 against the firing of small arms 7.62x51mm AP (Armor Piercing) on the front and Level 2 (STANAG 4569 Level 2 7.62×39mm API BZ at 30 meters with 695 m/s) on sides and rear part of the vehicle. It also has a mine blast protection Level 2a/2b (STANAG 4569 Level 2 blast explosion 6Kg of TNT under the wheels). The protection of the Milosh can be further increased with modular additional armor specially designed to provide fast replacement of damaged plates in field conditions and offering different types of armor levels depending on the threats of the mission. The Milosh 4x4 weighs 12 tons when empty and has a maximum payload of 2 tons. The Milosh is 5.45 m long, 2.51 m wide and 2.30 m high.
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The Milosh APc can accomodate 8 people
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The Milosh 4x4 multi-purpose armored is motorized with a CUMMINS ISB 300 diesel engine developing 300 hp at 2,500 rpm coupled to an Allison 3500SP automatic transmission with 6 forwards and 1 reverse gear. The vehicle has two axles road wheels with independent suspension and hydraulic shock absorber offering high mobility and off-road performance. The Milosh 4x4 can run at a maximum road speed of 110km/h. It is able to climb forward slopes up to 60%, side slopes of 30%. It has a fording depth capability of 1 meter without preparation. It can cross trenches up to 0,9m. It has a turning radius of 9m.
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Standards equipment of the Milosh 4x4 multi-purpose armored includes Air-conditioning system and NBC protection systems, modern communication types of equipment, command information system and night vision and cameras. The driver position is equipped with night vision cameras mounted on the roof of the vehicle, a similar system is mounted on the roof of the troop’s compartment. The vehicle is fitted with a central tire inflation system and a run-flat system. The Milosh 4x4 is also equipped with a run-flat system which ensures the mobility of the vehicle up to 50km in case of serious damage to the wheels.
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| Specifications |
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Armament
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RCWS turret that can support a 12.7mm machine gun and a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, an anti-tank guided rocket launcher or an air-defense system.
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Country users
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Serbia
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Designer Country
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Serbia
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Accessories
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Air-conditioning system and NBC protection systems, modern communication types of equipment, command information system and night vision and driving
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Crew
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8
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Armor
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Ballistic Level 3 on the front, Level 2 on sides and rear, Level 2 mine blast protection.
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Weight
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12,000 to 14,000 kg
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Speed
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110 km/h on road
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Range
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Dimensions
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Length: 5,45m; Width: 2,51m; Height: 2,30m
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