Ukraine URO VAMTAC armored vehicle Ukrainian army.

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Ukrainian servicemen began to undergo training in Spain on URO VAMTAC ST5 armored vehicles, with a high probability the Ukrainian army will soon begin to use them. The URO VAMTAC armored vehicle was developed by the Spanish company UROVESA in 2013. The basis for its early concept was the Hammer SUV, but when creating the Spanish version, more advanced technologies were used. The vehicle has good armor and is able to withstand 7.62 mm bullets, a 155 mm projectile at a distance of 60 meters, and a high-explosive anti-tank mine with a charge weight of 8 kg. The armored vehicle is capable of moving at high speed over rough terrain and steep slopes, while having a maximum load. A typical armament of an armored vehicle is a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, which can be replaced by a 7.62 mm machine gun, a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, or an ATGM mount. The machine is popular in the market and is in service with 20 countries. The URO VAMTAC ST5 armored vehicle is equipped with an engine with a capacity of 188 hp and a maximum speed of up to 135 km/h. The armored vehicle is capable of towing trailers weighing up to 1.5 tons, overcoming fords 1.5 meters deep and forcing 75 percent climbs. The crew of the car is 4 people.