Thursday, April 25, 2024

«Triton» light armoured personnel carrier developed in Ukraine

«Triton» light armoured personnel carrier (APC) privately developed by Leninska Kuznya Plant Joint Stock Co  in Ukraine, reported Defence blog.

The new armored vehicle is designed for  the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The «Triton» 4×4 it will have a combat weight of 10 tons.

«Triton» APC is armed with a remote controlled 12.7mm NSBT-12.7 machine gun with a  optical monocular periscopic sight.

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It has an ammunition capacity of 450 rounds. It can fire within an elevation range of – 3° to +68°. The roof-mounted anti-aircraft machine gun can be rotated 360°.

The «Triton» vehicle forms a common platform which can be adapted for various roles and mission requirements including: Armoured Personnel Carrier, Anti-Tank Vehicle, Reconnaissance Vehicle, Ground Surveillance Radar Vehicle, Forward Observation Vehicle, Armoured Ambulance, Armoured Command Post, anti-tank missiles such or surface-to-air missiles.

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Dylan Malyasov
Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, an accredited defense advisor, and a consultant. His background as a defense advisor and consultant adds a unique perspective to his journalistic endeavors, ensuring that his reporting is well-informed and authoritative. read more

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