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Russian army scouts at the army level equipped with R-145BMA Tigr command post vehicle TASS 12510153.
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Defence & Security News - Russia
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The Russian Army scouts at the numbered army level in the Central Military District converted to the R-145BMA Tigr command post vehicle designed for communications with the higher headquarters and subordinate units, the military district’s press office said on Friday, October 23, 2015.
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 R-145BMA Tigr command post vehicle at Interpolitex Security Exhibition in Moscow, Russia. |
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"The Tigr commander’s communications vehicle is designed for unit commanders to remain in touch with their higher HQ and subordinate elements at the halt and on the move," the press office said in a news release.
The command post version of the Tigr features secure communications equipment, including a GLONASS satellite navigation receiver. The GAZ-2330 Tigr armored wheeled combat vehicle features an enhanced off-road capability and is powered by a 150-hp engine. It has a carrying capacity of 1.2 tons and a maximum road speed of 140 km/h. The Russian-developed family of Tigr armored wheeled vehicles is produced for the Russian Defense Ministry by the Gorky Automotive Plant and Arzamas Machinebuilding Plant. The Tigr is designed for reconnaissance, convoy escort, patrol and fire support missions. The R145BMA command post vehicle has been derived from the baseline Tigr. It is designed for command, control and communications. The vehicle has Class 5 all-round ballistic protection compliant with the GOST R 50963-96 standard. |
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 Tigr R-145BMA features secure communications equipment, including a GLONASS satellite navigation receiver. |
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