UAZ Patriot (UAZ-3163) Russian 4x4 Light Utility Vehicle

The UAZ Patriot (UAZ-3163) Russian 4x4 Light Utility Vehicle is a Russian light utility vehicle. It was introduced in 2005. An updated version is produced since 2015. Originally it was developed as a civilian vehicle. This utilitarian vehicle with good cross-country capability is also used by the military. It uses 4x2 (front-wheel drive) on hard surface roads and 4X4 is engaged only when traveling over tough terrain. The UAZ patriot has been exported to Armenia, and possibly some other countries. A baseline vehicle has a fully enclosed body with 5-doors. It accommodates drivers plus 4 passengers and can carry 200 kg of cargo. There is a version, that accommodates drivers and up to 8 passengers. Also, there are 2-door and 4-door pickup versions. The full payload capacity is 525 to 800 kg, depending on the version. The firepower in the back of the vehicles will enable their operators to suppress enemy fire in a radius of up to 2 km. The weapons can be mounted aboard a rotary turret, allowing the user to instantaneously change his arc of fire. Additionally, the vehicle can be equipped with Konkurs or Kornet anti-tank missiles, capable of hitting enemy targets at distances of up to 5 km. It can also be fitted with a 120 mm mortar with an effective range of 9 km.