Russia Universal armored engineering vehicle UBIM

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The Russian Engineering Troops have adopted the UBIM engineering vehicle. This versatile armored engineering vehicle was developed by Uralvagonzavod and can perform the functions of three engineering vehicles. The UBIM engineering vehicle can serve as an armored repair and recovery vehicle, an engineering obstacle clearing vehicle, and an armored mine-clearing vehicle. The UBIM is designed to recover heavy equipment, clear obstacles, and clear passages through minefields. The vehicle is equipped with enhanced armor and radiation protection modules, a surveillance system with a thermal imager, a television channel, and a laser rangefinder. The armored vehicle is armed with a 12.7mm machine gun, smoke screen systems, and thermal smoke apparatus. The UBIM engineering vehicle is based on the T-90M Proryv tank and has an 1,130-horsepower engine. The vehicle has a top speed of 60 km/h and a cruising range of 500 km. The UBIM accommodates a crew consisting of a commander, a driver-mechanic and three sappers.