Mine clearance vehicle for Ukraine SSES
The Kremenchug Automobile Plant has built a special heavy mine clearing vehicle for the Ukraine State Service for Emergency Situations (SSES) department in Lugansk, it was announced on 21 April.
The vehicle is based on the KrAZ-5233ВЕ 4х4 off road chassis with load carrying capacity of up to 2 tonnes.
The vehicle will be used for mine clearing on roads, in forests, fields and populated areas in the territories of Donetsk and Lugansk. It will carry equipment, major calibre ammunition and personnel to the IED site.
Powered by a Еuro-5 emission standard-compliant 335hp turbocharged diesel engine, the vehicle is fitted with C-IED equipment including a steel winch and HIAB X-CL 8-2 crane for handling IEDs from a distance of 15m, in addition to other mine-clearing tools. Its cab comes with bullet-proof glass and PZSА – 4 armour.
More from Land Warfare
-
![UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems]()
UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems
Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations.
-
![Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown]()
Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown
Despite recently releasing an Request for Information (RfI) under the IVAS programme, it remains unclear if the US Army will recompete the initiative.
-
![What does the future hold for North Korean troops in Ukraine?]()
What does the future hold for North Korean troops in Ukraine?
Various questions remain unanswered regarding the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
