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Ural Typhoon | |
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Type | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | 2014-present |
Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
Production history | |
Designer | Military Industrial Company |
Designed | 2010 |
Manufacturer | Ural Automotive Plant |
Produced | 2014-present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 24 tons |
Length | 9.5m |
Width | 2.60m |
Height | 3.50m [1] |
Crew | 3+16 |
Engine | YaMZ-5367 turbodiesel 450 hp |
Transmission | automatic |
Suspension | 6×6 wheeled |
Operational range | 1120 mi (1800 km) |
Maximum speed | 65mph (105 km/h) |
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Two variants have been identified thus far: [3]
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