Novator (light armoured vehicle)

The Novator (Ukrainian: Новатор) is a light armored vehicle, designed by the Ukrainian Armor company of Ukraine.[1][2] Сreated for patrolling in mountainous terrain, ending public disorder, conducting special operations for the elimination of massive disturbances, the search and detention of criminals who constitute a public danger, the transportation of wounded and for people taken into custody.[3]

Novator
The Novator at a military fair in Kyiv
TypeLight armoured vehicle
Place of originUkraine
Service history
Used byUkrainian Armed Forces
Production history
Designed2017
ManufacturerUkrainian Armor
Produced2019–present
Specifications
Length6.5 m
Width2.35 m (93 in)
Height2.3 m
Crew2
ArmorB6+ standard
Main
armament
Remote weapon station (optional)
Engine6,7L 4V OHV Ford Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20
TransmissionFord Torqshift six-speed automatic (five-speed in some early models)
Ground clearance300 mm
Fuel capacity160 litres
Operational
range
Up to 700 km
Maximum speed Up to 140 km/h on road

Technical description

The light armoured vehicle has a maximum road speed of 140 km/h. It has the ability to traverse long distances, which makes it ideal for border patrol. The Novator performs fast maneuvers under difficult conditions due to the ideal distribution of the load on the axle.

The vehicle seems to be protected against small arms and shell splinters, including a 7.62×54mmR fired from 10 meters.

The design of the vehicle is divided in three main parts with the engine at the front, crew and troop compartment in the middle and cargo area at the rear. It can accommodate five military personnel with two seats at the front and three at the rear.

The Varta Novator has a length of 5.80 m, a width of 2.405 m and a height of 2.164 m. It has a gross weight of 9,000 kg and a payload capacity of up to 1,000 kg. The vehicle has a 300 hp, 6.7 litre turbo diesel engine. The Varta Novator has a maximum road speed of 140 km/h. It has a maximum cruising range of 700 km.[4]

Operators

References
  1. "Armored Cars: Ukrainian Armor Varta-Novator". 21st Century Asian Arms Race. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
  2. "Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Ukraine". Army Technology. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
  3. "Ukrainian Armor". 3 March 2020.
  4. "Armour Company of Ukraine Varta Novator 4x4 armoured successfully tested | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army".
  5. "Армія отримала одразу 40 новітніх бронеавтомобілів "Новатор" від "Української бронетехніки"". November 15, 2019.
  6. https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/11/the-army-within-chechnyas-security.html

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