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Varta (infantry mobility vehicle)

The Varta (Ukrainian: Варта) is a armored personnel carrier designed by the Ukrainian Armor company of Ukraine.[1]

Varta
TypeArmored personnel carrier
Place of originUkraine
Service history
Used byUkrainian Armed Forces
Production history
Designed2016
ManufacturerUkrainian Armor
Produced2015 - present
No. built200+ (December 2019)
Specifications
Mass17 500 kg
Length6800 mm
Width2550 mm
Height2700 mm
Crew10
Armor560 Steel - Withstand Direct Fire from 7.62x39mm.
Engine6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel, 380 hp. , 1250 N*m, at 1200–1600 rpm.
Transmission9 Gear Manual Transmission
Suspension4x4
Ground clearance330 mm
Fuel capacity350 litres
Operational
range
Up to 600 km on road
Maximum speed Up to 120 km/h on road

Ukrainian Armor debuted the Varta APC in February 2019 at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi with the most recent Novator rapid intervention vehicle. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine granted Ukrainian Armor LLC the right to export products and import goods independently for the needs of production.[2]

Development

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The production of the APC by "Ukrainian Armor," a privately owned company based in Kyiv, commenced with its debut demonstration model unveiled in Kyiv on December 7, 2015. This vehicle, produced specifically for the special operations units of both the National Guard of Ukraine and the Rapid Operational Response Unit, marked the company's inaugural product line.

Operators

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Current operators

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At least 24 were captured by Russian forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[11]

Potential operators

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  Morocco
  • Royal Moroccan Army – Morocco is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Ukraine on the procurement of a squadron of mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) Varta vehicles from Ukrainian Armor, in favor of the Royal Moroccan Army. [12] Morocco has purchased arms from Ukraine in the past, such as the RK-3 Corsar.[13]
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References

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  1. ^ "Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)". ukrarmor.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  2. ^ "The Government Allowed Ukrainian Armor LLC to Enter at the International Airport". ukrarmor.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  3. ^ "Спецназ КОРД прийняв на озброєння спеціалізований бронеавтомобіль «ВАРТА». ФОТОрепортаж". Archived from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Національна гвардія Ізмаїлу отримала СБА «Варта»". Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  5. ^ "National Guard of Ukraine parades new Varta armoured vehicles". Archived from the original on 22 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Броньовик «Варта» відрядження витримав і в зоні АТО отримав ім'я «Мишка»". Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  7. ^ "Військовослужбовці батальйону ім. Кульчицького отримали нові бронеавтомобілі «Варта»". Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Ukraine". Army Technology. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  9. ^ "Бронеавтомобіль "Варта": тепер на озброєнні 28 ОМБр". Український мілітарний портал. 14 October 2019. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  10. ^ "Підрозділи ССО почали отримувати бронемашини «Варта»". Ukrainian Military Pages. 2020-07-30. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The 2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine". Oryx Blog. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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