Bogdan Bars-8

Bars-8
A Bars-8 at a military exhibition.
Type	Armored personnel carrier with MRAP capabilities
Place of origin	Ukraine
Service history
In service	June 2019-present
Wars	Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
Designer	Bogdan Corporation
Designed	Before 2015
Manufacturer	Bogdan Motors
Produced	2016–unknown
Specifications
Mass	8.8 t
Length	6.5 m (21.3 ft)
Width	3 m (9.7 ft)
Height	2.5 m (8.2 ft) (without turret)
Crew	2-3
Passengers	8
Armor	STANAG 4569 Level 2 steel
Engine	Cummins Turbo Diesel V8 385 hp
Transmission	Aisin 6-speed automatic
Suspension	4x4
Ground clearance	0.285 m (0.94 ft)
Operational range	800 km
Maximum speed	110 km/h

The Bogdan Bars-8 is a 4x4 Ukrainian armored personnel carrier designed by the Bogdan Corporation. The Bars-8 is built on the chassis of the Dodge Ram pickup truck, ^{[1] [2]} and is a further development of the earlier Bars-6. ^[1]

History

The Bars-8 was first unveiled on April 4, 2015. ^{[1] [3]} In April of 2016, the Ukrainian military put the Bars-8 through multiple testing programs, ultimately finding it suitable for their needs. ^[1] It entered into Ukrainian military service in June 2019. ^[3]

Design

The Bars-8 utilizes the 4x4 chassis of the American Dodge Ram pickup truck. ^[3] The vehicle's cabin is protected by bulletproof glass and STANAG 4569 Level 2 armor. ^[2] Two occupants, a driver and a commander, sit in the front of the vehicle. A third crew member is located in the roof-mounted turret. The rear of the vehicle can hold up to eight passengers. ^{[1] [3]}

Service history

The Bars-8 entered into service with the Ukrainian military in 2019, and was immediately deployed with units in Eastern Ukraine for the War in Donbas. ^[4] The type has continued to serve with the AFU throughout the current Russian Invasion of Ukraine. At least one Bars-8 and two Bars-8MMK have been destroyed by Russian forces. ^{[5] [6]}

Currently, Ukraine is the only operator of the Bars-8.

Variants

• Bars-8: armored personnel carrier.
• Bars-8AR: artillery reconnaissance vehicle ^[7]
• Bars-8MMK: mortar carrier. ^[8]
• Bars-8 Taipan: version fitted with "Taipan" 23mm combat module. ^[9]
• Bars-8 Enclave: version fitted with electronic warfare systems. ^[1]
• Bars-8AMB: armored ambulance. ^[1]

Gallery

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  Front view.
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  Side view.
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  Rear view.
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  Driver's seat.
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  Rear troop seating.
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  Bars-8 Taipan.
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  Bars-8MMK front.
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  Bars-8MMK rear.

See also

• Bogdan Bars-6

References

1. "Bars-8 Multi-Purpose Armoured Vehicle". Army Technology. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
2. "Bars-8". spetstechnoexport.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
3. "Барс-8 — ВикиВоины". wikiwarriors.org (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-09-26.
4. Malyasov, Dylan (2015-09-23). "Ukrainian company showcases new Bars-8 armored personnel carrier". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
5. "Cối tự hành siêu độc đáo Bars-8MMK của Ukraine bị Nga phá hủy". Báo điện tử An ninh Thủ đô (in Vietnamese). 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
6. Oryx. "Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine". Oryx. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
7. "Барс-8AR — ВикиВоины". wikiwarriors.org (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-09-26.
8. "UKRAINIAN ARMY HAS SUCCESSFULLY TESTED A NEW MORTAR COMPLEX MOUNTED ON A "BARS-8" VEHICLE BY "BOGDAN" - Bogdan Corporation". 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
9. Malyasov, Dylan (2016-10-11). "Bogdan Corporation showcases BARS-8 armored vehicle with a new combat module Taipan". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.