Minotor-Service details Vitim amphibious armoured vehicle family

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Minotor-Service has developed the amphibious Vitim armoured vehicle. Source: Dmitry Fediushko

Belarus’ Minotor-Service automotive company has revealed details of its latest Vitim family of amphibious armoured vehicles designed for patrol, escort, and fire support missions.

The baseline Vitim 4x4 vehicle features a welded monocoque armoured hull, providing Level 2 STANAG 4569 protection against 7.62 mm rounds while belly armour protects the crew and mounted soldiers against F-1 or RGO hand grenades, as well as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) equivalent to 0.5 kg of TNT.

The vehicle is operated by a two-person crew, with provision for up to four fully-equipped soldiers. It has a curb weight of 6,000 kg, a payload of 1,000 kg, and a ground clearance of 430 mm.

A YaMZ turbocharged diesel engine with a power output of 215 hp, coupled to a five-speed mechanical gearbox, enables the vehicle to achieve a maximum road speed of 125 km/h and cruising range of 800 km. It is also capable of swimming at a speed of 5 km/h.

Minotor-Service has also designed two logistics vehicles based on the Vitim chassis: the Vitim-668240 and TZM-2A6M4.

The Vitim-668240 is a 6x6 vehicle with a lengthened chassis. The four passenger seats of the baseline 4x4 model are replaced by an open-topped cargo compartment covered by a canvas hood. This variant has a curb weight of 7,500 kg and a payload capacity of 3,500 kg, with the other specifications being the same as the baseline model.

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