Place of origin Ukraine Variants See below | Produced 2011 Weight 12.3 tonnes | |
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Type Armored personnel carrier In service Ukrainian Ground Forces | ||
The BTR-7 "Defender" (BTR-70DI) (BTR; Бронетранспортер / Bronetransporter, literally Armoured Transporter) is a 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed in Ukraine by the NRMZ. The BTR-7 is an upgrade of the BTR-70.
2 FPT IVECO Tector engines P4 (Euro 3), 150 hp each, the maximum speed - 100 km/h. Can be optionally fitted with modular turrets "Ingul" or "Bug" or with the "Zaslon" active protection system.
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