Ukrainian concern "Ukroboronprom" reports about a new development being a part of Nicholas armored plant. We are talking about reconnaissance vehicle "Mongoose". Today, it was presented at the ongoing exhibition "Arms and Security".
'Mangosteen' – two-axle armored vehicle 4x4, which is intended for both the battle of intelligence, and for fire support combat units. It has an independent torsion bar suspension. Ukrainian power plant "Mongoose" is the company's drive IVECO.
BRM maximum speed on the highway - 100 kmh. Manufacturer reports, that "Mangust" capable of overcoming water barriers.
Armored vehicle equipped with "additional" overhead, rear and side hatches for "smooth landing".
Of the presentation material "Ukroboronprom":
Increasing frontal protection sheets and extra armor gives protection crew. All components, except engine, Ukrainian production.
In this case, nothing is said about such an important part, as an interest in purchasing this machine from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and any of the foreign (potential) customers. As it appears, the company decided to create a BRM in the calculation was the fact, that any of the foreign representatives of interested “Mangustom”, including on such shows as “Arms and Security”.
earlier “Mangosteen” It was introduced in Poland – on MSPO-2018 exhibition in Kielce. It argues, BRM that Ukrainian production caused “keen interest” of the visitors. But where, then, orders?
