The Novator (Ukrainian: Новатор) is a light, multipurpose armored vehicle, designed by the Ukrainian Armor company of Ukraine.[1][2]
| Novator | |
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 The Novator at a military fair in Kyiv | |
| Type | Light armoured vehicle |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Ukrainian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Ukrainian Armor |
| Produced | 2019–present |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 6.5 m |
| Width | 2.35 m (93 in) |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armor | B6+ standard |
Main armament | Remote weapon station (optional) |
| Engine | 6,7L 4V OHV Ford Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20 |
| Transmission | Ford Torqshift six-speed automatic (five-speed in some early models) |
| Ground clearance | 300 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 160 litres |
Operational range | Up to 700 km |
| Maximum speed | Up to 140 km/h on road |
Technical description
editThe Novator weighs 9,000 kg and is 5.8 meters long, 2.405 meters wide, 2.164 meters high, and can carry up to 1,000 kg. It has a maximum road speed of 140 km/h and an operational range of up to 700 km. It is based on the chassis of the Ford F-550.[3][4]
The vehicle has three main parts with the engine at the front, crew and troop compartment in the middle, and cargo area at the rear. It has a carrying capacity of up to five people with two seats in the front and three in the rear.
The vehicle is protected against small arms fire and shrapnel.[4] A remote weapons station is available for optional armament.
Novator-2
editA new version of the Novator that has improved suspension and control, is 10 cm longer, and has thicker bulletproof glass windows was first presented in Poland in 2023 and was being tested as of January 2024.[5]
Operators
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Russia
- Kadyrovites - captured from the Ukrainian army[6]
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ "Armored Cars: Ukrainian Armor Varta-Novator". 21st Century Asian Arms Race. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Ukraine". Army Technology. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ a b Христофоров, Владислав (November 15, 2019). "Армія отримала одразу 40 новітніх бронеавтомобілів "Новатор" від "Української бронетехніки"". uprom.info (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ a b "Armour Company of Ukraine Varta Novator 4x4 armoured successfully tested". armyrecognition.com. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "The tests of the Novator-2 armored vehicle were shown in Ukraine for the first time". Militarnyi. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost (2022-11-23). "The Army Within: Chechnya's Security Forces". Oryx. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
External links
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Media related to Novator at Wikimedia Commons