Bogdan Bars-8

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Bars-8
Bars-8 in Kiev, 2017 (1).jpg
A Bars-8 at a military exhibition.
Type Armored personnel carrier with MRAP capabilities
Place of origin Ukraine
Production history
Designer Bogdan Corporation
DesignedBefore 2015
Produced2016–unknown
Specifications
Mass8.8 t
Crew2-3 + 8 passengers
Armor Steel
EngineTurbocharged diesel
Suspension 4x4
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]

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History

The Bars-8 was first unveiled in 2015. [1] In April 2016, the Ukrainian military put the Bars-8 through multiple testing programs, ultimately finding it suitable for their needs. [1]

Design

The Bars-8 utilizes the 4x4 chassis of the American Dodge Ram pickup truck. 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]

Service history

The Bars-8 entered into service with the Ukrainian military in 2016, and was immediately deployed with units in Eastern Ukraine for the War in Donbas. [3] The type has continued to serve with the AFU throughout the current Russian Invasion of Ukraine. At least one, but likely more have been destroyed by Russian forces. [4]

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

Variants

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Bars-8 Multi-Purpose Armoured Vehicle". Army Technology. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  2. 1 2 "Bars-8". spetstechnoexport.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  3. ↑ Malyasov, Dylan (2015-09-23). "Ukrainian company showcases new Bars-8 armored personnel carrier". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ 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.
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