Production of a multi-purpose armored vehicle began in Kazakhstan “Boris” 6X6. Told
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering Aibek Borisov on his Facebook page.
As Borisov said, the company's enterprise has mastered the full cycle of production of armored vehicles. He did not explain anything about the planned deliveries of armored vehicles to the Kazakh army., but he stressed, that the Azerbaijani army is interested in the armored car.
Combat wheeled vehicle (BCM) “Boris” 6X6 is “junior” BKM version “Boris” 8X8. In fact, this is a variant of the South African armored personnel carrier “Mbombe” with enhanced anti-mine protection (to 10 kg of TNT). Reservation provides protection against small arms, fragments and mines.
Can be configured as an armored personnel carrier or as an infantry fighting vehicle, armed with a heavy machine gun, automatic grenade launcher or automatic cannon/remotely controlled turret, and it is also possible to install a 120-mm mortar.
The weight of the armored vehicle reaches 22 500 kg. engine power 450 HP. allows for maximum speed up to 110 km/h. Power reserve – 1000 km. Capacity – 11 human. The machine is able to accommodate the driver, commander, weapons operator and 8 fully-equipped infantry (with weapon, ammunition and necessary equipment).
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