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T-98 Kombat

The T-98 Kombat is a wheeled armoured vehicle built by Kombat Armouring, a subsidiary of Laura Group, in St. Petersburg, Russia. The name (Russian: комбат; [kɐmˈba:t]), is shorthand for "komandir batal'yona" (командир батальона - battalion commander). The Kombat is one of the fastest armored off-road vehicles in the world with a top speed of 180 km/h.

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There are two basic versions of the T-98 Kombat based on General Motors components, including an 8.1 L Vortec engine, Allison transmission, and GM heavy duty suspensions. They are:

  • The “VIP” has no frame and has a monocoque double steel body. The highest protection level uses a composite armor of ceramic between steel layers. VIP Combats have many options, including natural leather and wood in the interior.
  • The “Utility” is designed for special operations missions.

    • The armored body is based on a "metal-ceramic sandwich with cellular filler" technology. The monocoque body provides protection against mine blasts.

    It is driven by a 340 hp V8, which gives the lightest T-98 a top speed of 111 mph (180 km/h), making it one of the fastest all-terrain armoured vehicles in the world. The T-98 contains satellite navigation, a flat-screen television which can play DVD, climate control, and an interior containing a mix of leather and wood. All running gear and electronics are provided by General Motors. Kombat Armouring claims that the most highly armoured T-98 will protect occupants from bullets up to 12.7 mm, shotguns, mines and ramming.

    Prices

    Prices start at around US$138,000 for the standard luxury vehicle with the basic level of protection which includes specifically being able to stop a .357 Magnum. The next level is Hi Pro, which will stop bullets from 7.62 mm Kalashnikovs and costs US$168,000, with the third tier costing US$217,000 and the full-on highest B7-level of armoured protection costing US$247,000 before further optional extras are added.

    These prices are all based on the utility version with a 400 bhp (300 kW) GM Vortec 8100 V8 engine, though any performance level required can be fitted, with the 320 bhp (240 kW) Duramax diesel V8 for an additional US$7,200, or the 550 bhp (410 kW) Vortec engine for an extra US$14,400. The passenger wagon costs an extra US$6,000 over the utility, and the long-wheelbase version (wheelbase 3630 mm) is an extra US$11,500.

    Specifications

    Engines:

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 with 340 hp@ 4200 rpm producing 455 foot-pounds force (617 N·m) of torque @ 3200 rpm
  • DURAMAX Turbo Diesel 6600 V8 with 300 hp@ 3100 rpm producing 520 pounds of torque @ 1800 rpm

    • Ground Clearance: 300 mm Track Width: 1760 mm

    Transmission: Allison 1000 5-speed automatic

    Transfer Case: AUTOTRAC 4WD 2- speed

    Fuel Capacity: 140 L (36 gal)

    Electrical: one or two 12-volt, 105 amp alternators

    Top Speed: 180 km/h (111 mph) (340 hp version)

    Suspension:

  • Independent front suspension with torsion bars and stabilizer bar
  • Rear suspension with two stage multileaf springs
  • Rear locking differential

    • Versions

  • high mobility armored vehicle - 5-door station wagon
  • armored troop carrier - 3-door panel truck
  • fast attack vehicle - 4-door pickup truck
  • infantry vehicle for special operations - 2-door pickup truck

    • Armament

  • Vehicle-mounted 23 mm autocannon
  • 14.5 mm machine gun (KPVT)
  • 12.7mm machine gun (KORD)
  • 55 mm small-sized remotely controlled smoke grenade launching system

    • Operators

    Most are VIP versions sold to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, Russia, Singapore, Mauritius, and the US.

  • A gold colored version of the T-98 Kombat appears in the 2012 comedy The Dictator.
  • The T-98 Kombat also appears in the 2014 action movie The November Man.

    • References

    T-98 Kombat Wikipedia
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