An armored buggy “Fighter” based on the “Niva” was presented in Russia
The new vehicle has a cabin made of armored steel and is capable of carrying up to 500 kilograms of cargo
Quick Look
- In Russia, a new buggy “Fighter” has been developed with a two-seater armored cabin based on the units of the Niva SUV.
- The machine weighs about 1200 kg, protects against bullets and shrapnel, and is also being prepared for mass production.
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Why It Matters
The car was created on the basis of units of the domestic SUV “Niva” by the Soliton company.
The “Fighter” buggy with a double armored cabin that protects against shrapnel was presented in Russia. The car is built on the basis of units of the Niva SUV, Izvestia writes.
The main difference between the “Fighter” and other buggies was the armored steel cabin, which provides Br2 class protection. It can withstand shrapnel and bullets from the 9x21 lead-core cartridge. Glazing made of monolithic polycarbonate with a thickness of 20 millimeters can stop a Makarov pistol bullet. The level of protection can be increased with the help of additional armor plates and Kevlar panels.
The chief designer and technical director of the Soliton company, Nikolai Bochkov, said that the “Fighter” weighs about 1,200 kilograms. The wide cabin can carry machine guns of two soldiers, and the cargo platform allows you to deliver 500 kilograms of cargo or evacuate two wounded on stretchers.
Good cross-country ability of the buggy is ensured by high ground clearance and a flat bottom. According to the developers, the car, worth about two million rubles, is being prepared for mass production.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Launch of serial production of the “Fighter” buggy
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- When will mass production of the buggy begin?
- When are deliveries to customers planned?
