Ural Typhoon is Russia's multi-functional, modular, armoured, mine resistant vehicle family. The chassis consists of the car bonnet, frame, three-axle drive, bonneted frame and chassis.[2] The Typhoon is part of Russia's large vehicle Typhoon program.
Ural Typhoon | |
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Type | MRAP |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | 2014-present |
Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
Production history | |
Designer | Military Industrial Company |
Designed | 2010 |
Manufacturer | Ural Automotive Plant |
Produced | 2014-present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 24 tons |
Length | 9.5m |
Width | 2.60m |
Height | 3.50m [1] |
Crew | 3+16 |
Engine | YaMZ-5367 turbodiesel 450 hp |
Transmission | automatic |
Suspension | 6×6 wheeled |
Operational range | 1120 mi (1800 km) |
Maximum speed | 65mph (105 km/h) |
Can be used as reconnaissance, command and staff vehicles, machinery EW / RTR or communications, ambulance or to conduct engineering, radiation, chemical and biological reconnaissance of transportation.
Two variants have been identified thus far:[3]