military “operation of the United forces” (From) poluchyly BTR-4E “Bucephalus”, They stated in the CAB on to the Facebook page press service.
As reported at the NFB page, “Bucephalus” can “effectively counteract even heavy armored vehicles type T-72, located on the Russian occupation troops-armed”. Servicemen HSE has managed to appreciate the combat capabilities of the new combat vehicle. At the headquarters of the CAB noted, which is equipped with armored personnel carriers “powerful 30mm cannon” and the weapon station, which includes anti-tank guided missiles “Stugna”. Besides, it has two water jets and pumps for pumping water, therefore able to swim to force water barriers.
BTR-4E “Bucephalus” developed by GP “Kharkov Machine Building Design Bureau” and is carried on “plant them. Malyshev”. Development began in 2002 year, BTR-4 prototype first shown on "Aerosvit" exhibition in the 2006 year. Under the designation BTR-4E in July 2012 , the machine was adopted by the Ukrainian Army. AT 2016 armored personnel carrier was experienced on the water. It is designed transporting fighters mechanized units and fire support in combat.
Maximum combat weight - 17,5 tons, with additional armor protection - up 25 tonnes. The crew - three men: commander, operator, driver. Landing - 7-9 people. Diesel engine power of the Labor Act 500 horsepower for maximum speed on the highway 110 kilometers per hour, afloat - 10 kilometers per hour, fuel range - 690 kilometers.
