Lazar I Serbian 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Lazar I
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Basic Information
Name
Lazar I Serbian 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
Lazar I
Alternate Designation
Lazar I
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Yugoimport
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The Lazar I Serbian 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is named after the Serbian Prince Lazar, who headed Serbian Army in 14-th century. This machine has features of both mine resistant ambush protected vehicle and armored personnel carrier.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
20 mm cannon and coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine
Diesel (400 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
90.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Variants
Lazar II
The Multi-Role Armored Vehicle Lazar 2 8×8 is based on modifications of the concept and the technical solutions implemented on the functional model of Lazar vehicle.
Lazar III
The Lazar 3 is the latest version of the Lazar armored vehicle family of armed personnel carriers, designed for various applications and missions. It is designed and produced by Yugoimport SDPR.
System
Alternative Designation
Lazar I
Type
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Yugoimport SDPR
Configuration
8x8
Crew
3 ea
Passenger Capacity
10 ea
Dimensions
Length
7.25 m
Width
2.40 m
Height
2.45 m
Weight, Combat
28 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
400 hp
Maximum Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
90 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.6 m
Trench
2.0 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
System
Note
The Lazar I Serbian 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) can be fitted with various remotely controlled and turret mounted armament, including 7.62 mm, 12.7 mm machine guns, 30 mm automatic grenade launcher, 20 mm or 30 mm cannons. The first Lazar APC is armed with a 20 mm cannon and coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun.
Protection
Hull Armor
The Lazar has a welded steel hull. Front arc provides protection against 12.7 mm armor-piercing rounds and all-round protection is against 7.62 mm armor-piercing rounds and artillery shell splinters. The Lazar is well protected against mines. Vehicle has a V-shaped hull and significant ground clearance. Seats are attached to the roof rather than floor. This armored personnel carrier can withstand 6 kg anti-tank mine blast under any wheel or floor.
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
Available
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.moddb.com/groups/ifv-lovers-group/images/lazar-mrap2; https://www.armyrecognition.com/serbian_army_wheeled_armoured_and_vehicle_uk/lazar_mrap_mine_resistant_ambush_protected_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_uk.html; https://www.moddb.com/groups/ifv-lovers-group/images/lazar-mrap;
Details
Country of Origin
Serbia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.25 m
Width
2.4 m
Height
2.45 m
Weight
28000 kg
Operators (3)
Serbia
Bangladesh
Kenya
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