The Ministry of Defense has selected the Russian motorcycle Laos “Ural”, as a vehicle for its armed forces. Russian-made motorcycles were spotted at a recent military parade, held in the capital of Laos, Vientiane, He writes “Expanded”.
Motorcycles “Ural” Russian-made were seen during a military parade. Judging by the uniform of the military, as well as identification marks, motorcycles are used in divisions, performing the functions of military traffic police, similar Russian VAI.
Motorcycles, used by the Laotian army, perfectly suited to the operating conditions in the country. They are designed for use in conditions, where there are no roads, and this is more than half of the territory of Laos. One version of the motorcycle “Ural” has a wheelchair, which significantly improves the throughput.
The weight of a fully equipped motorcycle slightly exceeds 360 kg. Installed engine power 41 HP. allows you to transport three fighters and reach speeds up to 110 km / h.
The Russian army currently has motorcycles “Ural” not used, they were in service with the Soviet army, but in the 90s, all such equipment was withdrawn from their operation and was partly disposed of, and partly sold to fishermen and hunters, who gladly purchased reliable military equipment. Later, an attempt was made to create a modification on the basis of this motorcycle with a PK or ATGM machine gun mounted on a special turret. “Competition M”, but in the motorized rifle troops and the airborne forces, motorcycles did not take root and the program was curtailed.
