Ukrainian defense company Cherkasy unveils the Bars multipurpose light armored vehicle

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Cherkasy car factory unveils the Bars multirole light armored vehicle
 
 
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 09:18 AM
 
Ukrainian defense company Cherkasy unveils the Bars multipurpose light armored vehicle
Cherkasy car factory, part of the Ukraine's Bogdan Corporation, has presented the 'Bars' (panther) multifunctional light armored vehicle. The factory developed the vehicle by itself. The all-wheel drive car is intended to be used for tactical tasks, patrolling the border, protecting roadblocks and conducting military operations in urban areas. The vehicle was demonstrated to National Guard of Ukraine chiefs, according to the company's press release on Monday.
     
Cherkasy car factory, part of the Ukraine's Bogdan Corporation, has presented the 'Bars' (panther) multifunctional light armored vehicle. The factory developed the vehicle by itself. The all-wheel drive car is intended to be used for tactical tasks, patrolling the border, protecting roadblocks and conducting military operations in urban areas. The vehicle was demonstrated to National Guard of Ukraine chiefs, according to the company's press release on Monday.
Cherkasy's new Bars ("Panther") multirole light armored vehicle

     
The factory developed the armored vehicle within a short period of time, under conditions relating to the ongoing military action in eastern Ukraine, as the army is not fully equipped with the necessary equipment, the factory's director Vladyslav Sopita said in a press release.

According to the company, the newly developed vehicle has a number of advantages over its competitors. For instance, various combat modules can be mounted on top of it.

"The capacity of the factory allows us to manufacture 50 vehicles a month," the press service quoted Sopita as saying.

     
Cherkasy car factory, part of the Ukraine's Bogdan Corporation, has presented the 'Bars' (panther) multifunctional light armored vehicle. The factory developed the vehicle by itself. The all-wheel drive car is intended to be used for tactical tasks, patrolling the border, protecting roadblocks and conducting military operations in urban areas. The vehicle was demonstrated to National Guard of Ukraine chiefs, according to the company's press release on Monday. Cherkasy's new Bars ("Panther") multirole light armored vehicle
     
The company's press service told Interfax-Ukraine that the vehicle was made from domestic parts. Its estimated value is UAH 1 million.

According to the press release, 'Bars' is much more maneuverable than the other vehicles used in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. It can be used to transport personnel and cargo under firefight conditions. The vehicle's passenger capacity is six to eight people wearing full armor. In addition, the car can include night vision devices, Cyclone dust-collecting unit and other devices at the customer's request. The vehicle's basic configuration already includes GPS navigation device, air conditioning, etc.

The Bars can also be equipped with NRBC protection and thermal vision devices. It features a 160 hp engine, allowing a max speed of 100km/h. Consuming only 15 liters per 100 km, Bars' tanker allows a max range of 600 km.

Personnel carrier, ambulance and logistical transport variants are also available at customer request.

Cherkasy car factory was created 2008. It specializes in motor cars and manufactures 120-150 vehicles a year.