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| Thursday, August 28, 2014 05:39 PM | |||
| Ukroboronprom's armored products made the core of Independence Day military parade in Ukraine | |||
Remarkably,
they are developed by Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau (hereinafter
SE KMDB), but their mainstream production is established at both Malyshevplant
and Kyiv Armored Plant. These vehicles are the support for Ukrainian
forces.
High firing efficiency and reliable armor protection are key specifications of these facilities, which are tested under the conditions of real fight activities. Mr. Romanov reported. He informed that referring the information received from BTR-4E crews, the vehicles do provide the reliable protection against hits made from rocket propelled grenade launchers and large-caliber gun machines. The presence of the APCs there qualitatively increased a security level of NATO manpower. The ability to perform in any time the aimed firing from BTR-4E gun, machine-gun or grenade launcher significantly increases the possibilities of Ukrainian troops. |
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 BTR-3M2 120mm mortar carrier at military parade in Kiev, Ukraine |
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Mr.
Romanov underlined that majority of the equipment has been already supplied
to soldiers. Besides those three vehicles, they created BTR-3M2 a new
mortar modification made on the basis of BTR-3E1.
A mortar, being mounted on APC, significantly increases the mobility and
combat capacity of compartments. The issue concerning safety transportation of wounded people towards the medical institutions is being solved in the Ukroboronprom. Thus, three samples of BMM-4S armored medical vehicle on the basis of BTR-4E have been presented on the parade as well. BMM-4S can transport up to 4 seriously wounded persons on the stretchers or 2 seriously and 8 slightly wounded persons accordingly. The modification was developed by Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau, and the mainstream production is implemented at Kharkiv Special Machine Plant. Naturally, it is high possibility that state testing will take place in parallel with the implementation of certain tasks in ATO area. |
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 Ukraine Army BMM-4S armored medical vehicle |
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In
addition, two upgraded versions of BM-21
Grad multiple rocket launcher systems to the level of Bastion-1
and Bastion-2 were also demonstrated on the parade. The modernization
projects were developed by Kharkiv Automobile Repair Plant jointly with
SE KMDB, whereas Shepetivka Repair Plant is responsible for carriage
out of this upgrading. Admittedly, on 22nd and 24th of August, 2014 in the framework of Independence Day celebration the military equipment of Ukroboronprom make was demonstrated in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv and Vinnitsa. In particular, in Kyiv BTR-4E1 and Dozor-B armored vehicles, and BMM-4S armored medical vehicle as well (all of them are developed by SE KMDB) passed the Khreshchatik Street during the military parade. Kyiv Armored Plant showed BTR-3E1 and upgraded version of T-64 tank. Besides, modernized BTR-70 armored personnel carrier and BRDM-2DI armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle (Mykolaiv Armored Plant), and other vehicles were demonstrated during the event. The same time they presented Ukroboronproms developments used in joint projects with other manufacturers. There is a universal combat module Sarmat (State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch) mounted on KRAZ Spartan assault armored vehicle. |
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 Bastion-1 122mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System |
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 Bastion-2 122mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System |
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On August 24, 2014 in Kharkov BTR-4E, BTR-4MV, BTR-KSh command and staff APC, BMM-4S (SE KMDB) and upgraded version of T-64B1M tank were demonstrated. The
exposition in Vinnitsa was formed by 45 Experimental Machinery Plant,
Zhytomyr Armoured Fighting Vehicle Plant and Shepetivka Repair Plant.
They presented a camp shop composed of two vehicles ZIL-131 and BRDM-2DI,
and BM-21 Bastion-1 upgraded and other facilities as well. |
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 BRDM-2DI 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier |
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At
the military parade for the Independence Day of Ukraine, two new 4x4 APC
vehicles were also presented for the first time to the public, the KRAZ
Spartan and the KRAZ Cougar which are now in service with the Ukrainian
armed forces. The
Cougar 4x4 is a light armoured vehicle personnel
carrier designed and manufactured by the Defence Company Streit Group.
The Cougar is based on a Toyota chassis adapted to be used as all-terrain
military vehicle. The Cougar is an excellent fighting platform with turret
capabilities and options for weapon stations. It is ideally suited to
returning fire in a convoy escort assault scenario. Cougar is an ideal
APC that handles well on rough terrains and facilitates the users with
ultimate maneuverability on and off-road. |
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