GPM-72 fire-fighting tank for Ukrainian army.

The fire-fighting tank GPM-72, manufactured by UkrOboronProm SE “Lviv Armored Plant”, is approved for operation by the armed forces of Ukraine. This decision was made by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine after successful completion of departmental tests.

The GPM-72 had already been used for fire suppression at the ammunition depot in the Vinnytsya region in September 2017 (Picture source: UkrOboronProm)

The GPM-72 fire-fighting tank is intended for emergency rescue operations in warehouses, arsenals, storage facilities of explosive products. It is equipped with a 20-ton fire-fighting material reservoir and can extinguish a fire distant of up to 100 meters. The vehicle benefits from a 30mm-thick armored protection against various types of ammunition and fire. A system pours water all over the cabin to reduce its temperature when operating close to a fire.

The GPM-72 had already been used for fire suppression at the ammunition depot in the Vinnytsya region in September 2017, having proved its high effectiveness. As of today, the SE Lviv Armored Plant is waiting for orders to start GPM-72 mass production.