Standing by the Russian Army light armored tractors MT-LB in the near future will be fully upgraded. full modernization project with a change not only of weapons, but even the names of, developed JSC “Remdizel” from Naberezhnye Chelny.
But as long as the matter to the full modernization is not reached, experts repair units ZVO decided to slightly alter tractors standing on arms. “Motolıgi” during rework equip facilities for installation of additional weapons, front and sides of the machine will Spaced Armor, According to the headquarters of the ZVO.
As explained in the district, after this rework, MT-LB will be possible to install different weapons, and if the factory embodiment tractor armed only 7.62mm PKT, that a new site has the ability to install SAM and ATGM, automatic grenade launchers and heavy machine. Installing the tractor protivokumulyativnyh screens enhance the protection of the sides and front of the machine.
by the way, after full modernization, mentioned above, MT-LB will become a “multi-purpose lightly armored chassis” MLBŞ. Instead of the previous 240-horsepower engine will establish a new: economical, power 360 hp, with significantly increased resources. As a result, the maximum speed is increased to 65 kmh. Cruising instead of the previous 500 km reach 900 km.
On MLBSH hydrostatic turning mechanism will. Management will use the joystick. Carrying capacity of the machine will be 2,5 tons, a towing weight can reach up to 7 tonnes. According to the creators of armored vehicles, MLBSH could be the basis for the installation of various special equipment, used in the armed forces.
