VARTA Ukrainian 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
VARTA
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
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Basic Information
Name
VARTA Ukrainian 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
VARTA
Alternate Designation
VARTA
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Ukrainian Armor
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The VARTA Ukrainian 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is ideal for transporting soldiers in combat situations and can also be equipped as a Command Post Vehicle or for troop evacuation. The vehicle compartment is made from specialized 560 steel grade, which protects the crew from armored piercing incendiary ammo up to 7.62mm. VARTA uses a V-shape hull structure to accommodate anti-mine seats, giving crew members protection to withstand detonation of charges up to 6kg of TNT. VARTA includes a fighting module equipped with either the 7.62 mm or the 12.7 mm machine gun. The vehicle has 10 gun ports around its perimeter, with the capability to accommodate a UBGL (Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher).
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
7.62 mm or the 12.7 mm machine gun
Engine
6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (380 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
VARTA
Type
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Ukrainian Armor
Configuration
4x4
Chassis
The VARTA is built on a 4×4 two-axle truck base with a specialized chassis with a “high-cross” carrying up to 8.15 tons. This chassis with сentral tire inflation system is proven and reliable even in the most challenging and difficult conditions.
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
8 ea
Winch
The vehicle has an electric shock protection and water proof winch with towing capacity 9 t and synthetic rope or steel cable 25 m.
In order to increase traction, a set of pulley blocks can be installed.
Lighting
Front headlights, taillights, brake lights, marker lights, direction indicators, fog lights, convoy lights, spotlights and blackout lights.
All lights are made from polycarbonate materials that are 200 times stronger than glass.
All lights are dust, water and chalk-resistant.
Interior lighting with several settings: Full, partial camouflage and specific night lighting.
All military lighting kits meet NATO standards.
Blackout lights are equipped with special lenses that are designed to cast a diffused horizontal beam of light for the driver of the vehicle to navigate and also to be recognizable to other vehicles. Blackout lights are intended for concealed convoy use at night.
Dimensions
Length
8,000 mm
Width
2,600 mm
Height
3,600 mm
Wheelbase
3,950 mm
Weight, Combat
17,500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel
Engine Power
380 hp
Fuel Capacity
350 liters
Electrical System
24 V
Maximum Range
600 km on the high-type road
Maximum Speed
100 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
25 deg
Side Slope
20 deg
Vertical Step
INA
Trench
INA
Fording
0.75 m
Ground Clearance
330 mm
Main Weapon System
Note
The VARTA comes with gunner station with a gunner protection kit on the roof that can support various machine gun systems including 7.62mm (PK) or 12.7mm (combat module “Sarmat”).
The VARTA can also come equipped with an enclosed cupola supporting dual machine gun systems (14.5mm and 7.62 mm).
Turret available in manual and powered variants.10 gun ports with the possibility of rifle grenade instalation.
Gun ports equiped with powder gases ventilation system.
Protection
Armor
Built with Swedish Armor from 560 Steel, the VARTA can withstand a direct hit from armor-piercing incendiary 7.62mm ammo.
The VARTA engages bulletproof glass of the same protection level as the armor and it’s external installation method enables quick replacement if damaged.
Ballistic plates surround the engine for additional protection.
V-shaped hull of the VARTA armoured crew compartment gives protection to the passengers able to withstand a detonation charge equivalent to 6 kg of TNT.
Anti-Mine Seats
Modern anti-mine seats tested at STANAG 4569 protection levels based and meet NATO AEP-55 standard.
EQUIPPED WITH:
• advanced energy damper attenuation system
• wall mounted
• 5 point seatbelt system
• folding seat
• foldable headrest
• waterproof external coating
Applique Armor
Available
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
Ukraine
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
3.6 m
Weight
17500 kg
Operators (1)
Ukraine
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