Country of origin |
Slovakia |
Entered service |
? |
Crew |
2 men |
Personnel |
10 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight |
18.1 t |
Length |
8.46 m |
Width |
2.5
m |
Height |
2.9 m |
Armament |
Machine guns |
2 x 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm |
Mobility |
Engine |
Tatra T3-930-51 diesel |
Engine power |
355 hp |
Maximum road speed |
70 km/h |
Range |
1 000 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
60% |
Side slope |
40% |
Vertical step |
0.6 m |
Trench |
1 m |
Fording |
1.4 m |
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The Tatrapan
is a Slovak-made 6x6 multi-purpose armored vehicle. It has a modular design with removable special purpose body.
Various superstructures can be carried on one chassis. It takes up
to 60 minutes to replace the superstructure. It is designed for
multi-purpose roles like troop, weapon, specialized or communication
systems carrier. A variant of the Tatrapan has been exported to
Cyprus, and possibly, some other countries.
The baseline
variant of the Tatrapan, the T1, is used as an armored personnel
carrier. It has a crew of two and accommodates 10 fully-equipped
troops. In emergency it can take 12 troops.
Armor of the
Tatrapan provides all-round protection against 7.62 mm
armor-piercing rounds. Some sources claim, that its superstructure
withstands 12.7 mm machine gun fire. The Tatrapan is fitted with
automatic fire extinguishing system.
A baseline
version is equipped with one or two roof-mounted 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm
machine guns or 40 mm automatic grenade launchers in various
combinations.
The Tatrapan
armored personnel carrier is based on the
Tatra T815 Kolos 6x6
heavy utility truck chassis. It is worth mentioning that front and
end of the vehicle are swapped. It is powered by a Tatra T3-930-51 a
19-liter turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine, developing 355 hp.
Vehicle has a full-time all-wheel drive. Steered are front couple of
axles. It has a central tyre inflation system, which can be operated
on the move from the drivers station. This APC is not amphibious. It
can operate in various climatic conditions, ranging from -40°C to
+50°C.
Variants
Tatrapan T1
baseline version.
Tatrapan
ZASA intended for peacekeeping operations. This vehicle has a
reinforced structure and offers improved protection against mines.
Tatrapan
VESPRA command and staff vehicle.
Tatrapan PVO
air defense command post vehicle. This vehicle has a crew of seven.
Tatrapan
ASTRA PVO automated air defense coordination and command vehicle.
Tatrapan
DELSYS artillery command vehicle.
Tatrapan
ARSYS, BAZUS ans VPG artillery command vehicles for
Zuzana-equipped
artillery units.
Tatrapan AMB
armored ambulance.
Tatrapan MOD
upgraded version, powered by a more powerful water-cooled diesel
engine. It has improved cross-country performance. This variant has
improved protection against landmines.
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