Lazar 3

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Lazar 3 armoured personnel carrier
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Lazar 3 with 12.7mm RCWS
Type APC, MRAP
Place of origin Serbia
Production history
Designer Yugoimport SDPR
Designed2015
Manufacturer Yugoimport SDPR
Producedsince 2017
No. built60+
Specifications
Massup to 28,000 kg (62,000 lb)
Length7.92 m (26.0 ft)
Width2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
2.43 m (8 ft 0 in) track width
Height2.32 m (7 ft 7 in)
Crew3 (+9 passengers)

Armor Level V (frontal)/IV(sides) STANAG and smoke grenade launchers for protection
Main
armament
30 mm auto-cannon for IFV or 12.7 mm RCWS
Secondary
armament
7.62mm machine gun and AT missiles for IFV version or none
EngineDiesel
500 hp (370 kW)
Drive8×8 wheeled
Suspensionindependent suspension
Operational
range
800 km (500 mi)
Maximum speed 110 km/h (68 mph)

The Lazar 3 is the latest version of the Lazar armored vehicle family of armed personnel carriers, designed for various applications and missions. It is designed and produced by Yugoimport SDPR.

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History

In 2017 Lazar 3 entered service with Serbia in the role of the armoured personnel carrier. [1] In 2021, procurement contract worth 3.7 billion Serbian dinars for the Serbian Armed Forces was announced. [2]

Design

Lazar 3 has a highly sophisticated, modular ballistic protection. The hull is made of armored steel and can be fitted with a spall liner. The applied ballistic protection can be tailored to the specific needs of the user and allows for application of additional state-of-the-art ballistic protection technologies throughout the vehicle service life. The vehicle floor has two levels of anti-mine protection.u

The power train is accommodated in the front right-side of the vehicle in a protected space completely separated from the crew. The central transfer case transmits the torque to all wheels that have independent suspension and provide for the vehicle's high mobility. All the shafts provide power, while the first two steer the wheels.

The driver and commander are positioned in the front of the vehicle. They can use side doors for the entrance and exit. Above their seats are hatches, the driver's hatch having a three position lock: one position being designed for locking the cover while driving with the open hatch. The driver and the commander have each three periscopes available for their use in the vehicle. The driver's seat is ergonomic and adjustable in vertical and horizontal planes. The steering column is also adjustable by height and angle. The crew compartment is located in the rear of the vehicle and provides enough space for various missions. This part of the vehicle can be accessed through the rear ramp, through the two doors embedded in this ramp or through the big hatches on the vehicle roof. The ramp is hydraulic-operated by way of the power train. It can be activated both from the driver's compartment and the crew compartment.

The number of the crew depends on the type of a mission and the weapons used in the vehicle. When the vehicle is equipped with the remote control weapon station (RCWS), the vehicle should be manned with 12 troops (commander, driver, gunner + 9 soldiers), while the version with a turret would be manned with one soldier less. [3]  

Main differences between Lazar 2 and Lazar 3 are:

There are many other improvements and modifications done on Lazar 3 over Lazar 2 such as: improved lids and one more lid for engine compartment and a new lid for maintenance on right side of vehicle. Front and back light groups are different, video system for driving is now in protective housing, side windows now have wipers, side mirrors are different, suspension is from other supplier thus improving maximal speed, seats in back compartment are better, it is possible to open rear ramp with a pres of a button from drivers compartment, smoke grenade launcher is now on roof, etc.

Versions

Four versions of Lazar 3 are developed:[ citation needed ]


Operators

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