Novator (light armoured vehicle)
| Novator | |
|---|---|
| The Novator at a military fair in Kyiv | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Ukrainian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Ukrainian Armor |
| Produced | 2019–present |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 6.5 m |
| Width | 2.35 m (93 in) |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armor | B6+ standard |
Main armament | Remote weapon station (optional) |
| Engine | 6,7L 4V OHV Ford Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20 |
| Transmission | Ford Torqshift six-speed automatic (five-speed in some early models) |
| Ground clearance | 300 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 160 litres |
Operational range | Up to 700 km |
| Maximum speed | Up to 140 km/h on road |
The Novator (Ukrainian: Новатор) is a multipurpose infantry mobility vehicle, designed by the Ukrainian Armor company of Ukraine.[1] [2]
Technical description
[edit ]The Novator weighs 9,000 kg and is 5.8 meters long, 2.405 meters wide, 2.164 meters high, and can carry up to 1,000 kg. It has a maximum road speed of 140 km/h and an operational range of up to 700 km. It is based on the chassis of the Ford F-550.[3] [4]
The vehicle has three main parts with the engine at the front, crew and troop compartment in the middle, and cargo area at the rear. It has a carrying capacity of up to five people with two seats in the front and three in the rear.
The vehicle is protected against small arms fire and shrapnel.[4] A remote weapons station is available for optional armament.
Novator-2
[edit ]A new version of the Novator that has improved suspension and control, is 10 cm longer, and has thicker bulletproof glass windows was first presented in Poland in 2023 and was being tested as of January 2024.[5]
Operators
[edit ]- Russia
- Kadyrovites - captured from the Ukrainian army[6]
Gallery
[edit ]- Novator
References
[edit ]- ^ "Armored Cars: Ukrainian Armor Varta-Novator". 21st Century Asian Arms Race. 2018年03月01日. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved 2019年11月18日.
- ^ "Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Ukraine". Army Technology. Retrieved 2019年11月18日.
- ^ a b Христофоров, Владислав (November 15, 2019). "Армія отримала одразу 40 новітніх бронеавтомобілів "Новатор" від "Української бронетехніки"". uprom.info (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024年02月18日.
- ^ a b "Armour Company of Ukraine Varta Novator 4x4 armoured successfully tested". armyrecognition.com. 2018年01月05日. Retrieved 2024年02月18日.
- ^ "The tests of the Novator-2 armored vehicle were shown in Ukraine for the first time". Militarnyi. 2024年01月10日. Retrieved 2024年02月20日.
- ^ Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost (2022年11月23日). "The Army Within: Chechnya's Security Forces". Oryx. Archived from the original on 2022年11月30日. Retrieved 2024年02月18日.
External links
[edit ]Media related to Novator at Wikimedia Commons
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