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BTR-3U

Country of Origin: Ukraine

The main structure of the BTR-3U armored personnel carrier, also known as the Guardian, is similar in appearance to the Russian BTR-80 . However, it is a new production vehicle rather than upgrade of the existing in-service vehicle. It boasts a larger interior and greater power thanks to a raised roof line and a Deutz engine.

The vehicle is fully amphibious, propelled when afloat by a single water jet mounted at the rear of the hull. To prepare the vehicle for water, the driver...

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