T-98 Kombat
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The T-98 Kombat is a wheeled armoured vehicle built by “ Combat Armoring Group” (a subsidiary of Laura Group), in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kombat is one of the fastest armored off-road vehicles in the world, it has protection capabilities from level B2 to the highest level - B7, including protection against 12,7 mm bullets.
There are two basis versions of the T-98 Kombat based on General Motors components, including 8.1l engine, Allison transmission and GM Heavy Duty suspensions. They are:
- The “VIP” The vehicle has no frame and has a monocoque double steel body. The highest protection level use a composite armor of ceramic between steel layers. “VIP” Combats have many options, natural leather and wood in the interior.
- The “Utility” is designed for special operations missions.
The armored body is based on a "metal-ceramic sandwich with cellular filler" technology. The 50mm thick glass is proof against a 12 gauge shotgun firing an armor-piercing bullet. The monocoque body provides protection against mines blasts.
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[edit] Prices
Prices start at around US$138,000 for the standard luxury vehicle with the basic level of protection which includes specifically being able to stop a 357 Magnum. The next level is Hi Pro, which will stop bullets from 7.62 calibre Kalashnikov’s and costs US$168,000, with the third tier costing US$217,000 and the full-on highest B7-level of armoured protection costing US$247,000 before further optional extras are added.
These prices are all based on the utility version with a 400 bhp GM Vortec 8100 V8 engine, though any performance level required can be fitted, with the 320bhp Duramax diesel V8 for an additional US$7,200, or you can have the 550bhp Vortec engine for an extra US$14,400. The Passenger Wagon costs an extra US$6,000 over the utility and you can order a long wheelbase version (wheelbase 3630 mm) for an extra US$11,500.
[edit] Specifications
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Engines:
- VORTEC 8100 V8 with 340 HP@ 4200rpm producing 455 foot pounds of torque @ 3200 rpm
- DURAMAX Turbo Diesel 6600 V8 with 300HP@ 3100rpm producing 520 pounds of torque @ 1800 rpm
Ground Clearance 300 mm
Track width 1760 mm
Transmission - Allison 1000 5-speed automatic
Transfer case - AUTOTRAC 4WD 2- speed
Fuel Capacity - 140 litres(70 gallons).
Electrical - one or two 12 volt, 105 amp alternators
Speed 180 km/h (111 Miles/hour)
Suspension:
- Independent front suspension with torsion bars and stabilizer bar.
- Rear suspension with two stage multileaf springs
- Rear locking differential
[edit] Versions
- high mobility armored vehicle - 5 door Station wagon
- armored troop carrier - 3 door panel truck
- fast attack vehicle - 4 door pickup truck
- infantry vehicle for special operations - 2 door pickup truck
[edit] Armor Protection
- Base armour protection provides Level B4 ballistic protection (7.62 mm x 51 Ball) to the vertical sides and roof to include the crew-compartment and engine-bay.
- "Pro Level" will protect the inhabitants from a 9mm parabellum, and will not be seriously damaged by a straight-on collision with a heavy truck or a lamppost.
- "Hi.Pro" will stand up to 7.62x39mm or 7.62mm NATO thermoprocessed bullets.
- "Hi.Pro.S." can take a hit from an RPG-7 or similar anti-tank weapon
Note - The blast floor will withstand attack by 1 x L2A2, 2 x DM51 hand grenades and anti personnel mines.
[edit] Armament
- Vehicle-mounted 23 mm autocannon
- 14.5 mm machine gun (KPVT)
- 12.7mm machine gun (KORD)
- 55 mm small-sized remotely controlled smoke grenade launching system
- 7.62 mm AKM machine gun
[edit] Operators
Most are VIP versions sold to:
