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Tracked Vehicle Catalogue 2020 MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Hungary TRACKED VEHICLE CATALOGUE 2020 Address: H-2120 Dunakeszi, Deák Ferenc utca 2. E-mail: [email protected] MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle IFV ŠAKAL The BMP-1 armoured personnel carrier is amphibious Modernized Infantry Fighting Vehicle waterproof tracked vehicle featuring good armour pro- Vehicle IFV ŠAKAL is applied for ensuring armament tection and maneuvering abilities. The BMP-1 is equip- and meeting tasks of mechanized units equipped with ped with a heavy 73 mm gun and a coupled 7.62 mm original vehicles BMP. The scope of modernization en- machine gun. The BMP-1 is designed to transport a sures keeping the requirements at high level of combat motorized combat infantry unit of 8 members. The ar- preparedness of these units, assures their capability in moured personnel carrier is equipped with a manually compliance with NATO standards while operating em- loaded launching device. battled and gives response to current trends of require- ments for combat tracked vehicles. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency BMP-1 Recovery Vehicle T-55 A/T-55 AM2 Main Battle Tank The recovery vehicle is an amphibious tracked armoured The T-55A tank is a medium weight tracked combat vehicle unit mounted on the modified chassis of the BMP carrier. It equipped with a 100 mm gun, an anti-aircraft machine features high maneuverability and good travelling qualities gun of 12.7 mm caliber and two light machine guns of in heavy terrain. After mounting a blade used as a support, 7.62 mm caliber. it is used for the recovery of pieces of armoured and me- The T-55AM2 is equipped with a few modernized means, chanised units up to a weight of 15,000 kg with follow-up i.e. a laser sight with 5 km range, the KLADIVO firing cont- towing to the repair site. rol system, and an infrared rangefinder. It can also clear vehicle-blocked roads. The crew of three is capable of providing basic and simple repairs in the field with the use of the vehicle’s multifunctional equipment. For protec- tion, the vehicle is equipped with a 7.62 mm machine gun. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency T-72 Main Battle Tank General overhaul of chassis of tank T-72 Basic requirements for realiza- tion of the GO in current conditions of the company: use of current spatial capacity, use of professional and production potential of the company completed with trai- ned employees working in team crew, to use the usual way and technology of assembling and disassembling work on the object while using the base of items and keeping the safety criteria during the work, to use maximally the exchange way of the main groups in order to keep the time limit. To realize overhauls of the groups by own means and well in advance only if it is econo- mical and time is advantageous. When re-assembling use those dismounted parts only, which after a simple overhaul meet technical requirements for the new part (pipes, holders, brackets, clamps and so on), to prepare 100% material for the overhaul and assembly (gaskets, hoses, connecting material) one week in advance at least, to provide at least 2 sets of special items for disassembling, assembling, controlling and setting works of the main groups for 4 workplaces, each production employee must be provided with necessary local instruments in order to carry out the overhaul, to carry out the overhaul according to the current technological procedures and technical conditions for the GO. Course of the assembling work of each vehicle must be documented in the assembly log. Training of the new employees and overhaul operations must be provided within practical performance of the general overhaul. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency Explosive reactive armour (ERA) „NEXREARM” is armour protection system able to significantly reduce penetration of shaped charge warheads and kinetic energy projectiles, therebly ensuring the non-perforation of the tank amour and protection of the crew. „NEXREARM” has been tested against small arms ammunition (12.7 mm API-T), anti-tank rocket and missile (RPG-7 High explosive an- ti-tank, 9M113 Konkurz/AT-5 Spandrel), as well as 125 mm APFSDS abd 125 mm HEAT ammunition. In addition, NEXREARM provides high level of protection against small arms, conforming to STANAG decument. Explosive reactive armour (ERA) „EXPRO” Armour protection system able to reduce penetration of shaped charge warheads an kinetic energy projectiles, thereby ensuring the non-performation of the tank armour and protection of the crew. EXPRO consists of special dynamic block, high technology designed explosive and mechanical elements. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency VT-55A Recovery Tank 2S1 GVOZDIKA 122 mm The VT-55 recovery tank is an armoured tracked vehicle Self-propelled Howitzer designed to recover and tow immobile tanks and other ve- The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122-mm self-propelled hicles in different terrain conditions. The VT-55 is designed howitzer. It is essentially a version of the MT-LB APC. “2S1” on a T-55 chassis. The winch towing power is 735 kN (75 is its GRAU designation. The alternative Russian designa- Mp). It is utilized to lift loads of up to 1,600/2,000 kg (de- tion is SAU-122 but in the Russian Army it is commonly pends on the crane type). known as Gvozdika (“Carnation”). The 2S1 can be made fully amphibious with very little pre- paration, and once afloat is propelled by its tracks. It is NBC protected. The main armament is a 2A31 cannon. The 2S1 is equipped with a mechanical loading system which enab- les the howitzer to shoot up to 5 rounds per minute. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency VT-55A Recovery Tank 2S1 GVOZDIKA 122 mm The VT-55 recovery tank is an armoured tracked vehicle Self-propelled Howitzer designed to recover and tow immobile tanks and other ve- The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122-mm self-propelled hicles in different terrain conditions. The VT-55 is designed howitzer. It is essentially a version of the MT-LB APC. “2S1” on a T-55 chassis. The winch towing power is 735 kN (75 is its GRAU designation. The alternative Russian designa- Mp). It is utilized to lift loads of up to 1,600/2,000 kg (de- tion is SAU-122 but in the Russian Army it is commonly pends on the crane type). known as Gvozdika (“Carnation”). The 2S1 can be made fully amphibious with very little pre- paration, and once afloat is propelled by its tracks. It is NBC protected. The main armament is a 2A31 cannon. The 2S1 is equipped with a mechanical loading system which enab- les the howitzer to shoot up to 5 rounds per minute. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency TULPAR MODULAR ARMOURED TRACKED VEHICLE TULPAR is designed as a multi-purpose vehicle with variants ranging from 28000 kg to 45000 kg to fully satisfy the future global requirements. Future-oriented perspective of modularity is to increase operational flexibility by using common components and a common chassis over wide range of vehicle variants. TULPAR comes in several variants that share common subsystems. The common platform can accommodate a medium tank; infantry fighting vehicle; armoured personnel carrier; reconnaissance vehicle; command and control vehicle; air defence; ambulance; repair and recovery vehicle; mortar vehicle and other vehicle variants. Common platform design approach provides significant logistics advantages as well as reducing training burdens. TULPAR can be tailored for high density combat, stabilization operations, peacekeeping missions, and disaster relief missions to list a few. Mobility TULPAR has a powerpack in the front of the hull combined with turbo charged diesel engine and an automatic transmission provides which power ranging from 700 hp to 1100 hp. Reliable and robust torsion bar suspension system consists of seven dual rubber-tire road wheels on each side. TULPAR has an Automatic Track Tension system which can adjust track tension for different road conditions to achieve outstanding mobility. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency Firepower TULPAR is highly modular; therefore TULPAR could be fitted with manned or unmanned weapon sys- tems rang-ing from 7,62 mm to 120 mm as well as air defense and mortar systems. Survivability TULPAR Design focuses on tailored protection solutions against mine, IED, shaped charge and KE ammunition as well as CBRN threats. Otokar’s comprehensive expertise on add-on armor and mine kit solutions deliver optimised vehicle protection. TULPAR vehicle design has been tested and qualified in terms of structural integrity and occupant survivabi- lity against landmine attacks and ballistic threats protection as per NATO STANAG 4569. Situational Awareness System, sensors and communication equipment provide most convenient capabilities for crew. CBRN Protection and Automatic Fire Suppression System are provided as standard equipment. MULTI SHOOT ZRT. Specialized Trading Agency Weight and dimensions Standard features Gross Vehicle Weight 28000 kg to 45000 kg Life Support System Combining CBRN Protection and Air Conditioning Up to 12, driver, commander, gun- Maximum Crew Capacity ner and 9 troops Automatic Fire Extinguishing and Explosion Suppression System Length 7200mm Automatic Track Tension System Width 3450 mm Mine Resistant Crew Seats Height Over Hull 2100 mm ARMATRONICS (Vehicle Electronics) Ground Clearance 450 mm Turbo Charged Diesel Engine 700 Engine Driver Integrated Display HP to 1100 HP Transmission Automatic Driver’s Vision Enhancement System Torsion Bars with Shock Absorbers Suspension Built in Diagnostic Automatic Track Tension System Rubber Type Track or Steel Type Track system Track with Replaceable Pads Options 24 V, 12 V, 120 Ah Maintenan- Electrical system ce-free Batteries, 28 V Alternator Pre Heating System Performance data Maximum Speed ≥70 km/h Command, Control, Communication and Information (C3I) Fording Depth 1500 mm Situational Awareness System Side Slope 40% Radio and Intercommunication System Gradeability 60% Auxiliary Power Unit Vertical Obstacle 1000 mm Trench Crossing 2600 mm Commander Integrated Display Range ≥500 km Navigation System (GPS/INS) MULTI SHOOT ZRT.
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