Bogdan Bars-8
Armored personnel carrier with MRAP capabilities
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The Bogdan Bars-8 is a 4x4 Ukrainian armored personnel carrier designed by the Bogdan Corporation. The Bars-8 is built on the chassis of the Dodge Ram pickup truck,[1][2] and is a further development of the earlier Bars-6.[1]
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| Bars-8 | |
|---|---|
A Bars-8 at a military exhibition. | |
| Type | Armored personnel carrier with MRAP capabilities |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| In service | June 2019-present |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Bogdan Corporation |
| Designed | Before 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Bogdan Motors |
| Produced | 2016–unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.8 t |
| Length | 6.5 m (21.3 ft) |
| Width | 3 m (9.7 ft) |
| Height | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) (without turret) |
| Crew | 2-3 |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 2 steel |
| Engine | Cummins Turbo Diesel V8 385 hp |
| Transmission | Aisin 6-speed automatic |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
| Ground clearance | 0.285 m (0.94 ft) |
Operational range | 800 km |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h |
History
The Bars-8 was first unveiled on April 4, 2015.[1][3] In April of 2016, the Ukrainian military put the Bars-8 through multiple testing programs, ultimately finding it suitable for their needs.[1] It entered into Ukrainian military service in June 2019.[3]
Design
The Bars-8 utilizes the 4x4 chassis of the American Dodge Ram pickup truck.[3] The vehicle's cabin is protected by bulletproof glass and STANAG 4569 Level 2 armor.[2] Two occupants, a driver and a commander, sit in the front of the vehicle. A third crew member is located in the roof-mounted turret. The rear of the vehicle can hold up to eight passengers.[1][3]
Service history
The Bars-8 entered into service with the Ukrainian military in 2019, and was immediately deployed with units in Eastern Ukraine for the War in Donbas.[4] The type has continued to serve with the AFU throughout the current Russian Invasion of Ukraine. At least one Bars-8 and two Bars-8MMK have been destroyed by Russian forces.[5][6]
Currently, Ukraine is the only operator of the Bars-8.
Variants
- Bars-8: armored personnel carrier.
- Bars-8AR: artillery reconnaissance vehicle[7]
- Bars-8MMK: mortar carrier.[8]
- Bars-8 Taipan: version fitted with "Taipan" 23mm combat module.[9]
- Bars-8 Enclave: version fitted with electronic warfare systems.[1]
- Bars-8AMB: armored ambulance.[1]
Gallery
Front view.
Side view.
Rear view.
Driver's seat.
Rear troop seating.
Bars-8 Taipan.
Bars-8MMK front.
Bars-8MMK rear.
