The Belarusian company Minotor-Service has exhibited its new Vitim multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle at some Asian military exhibitions.
According to a Minotor-Service spokesperson, the new 4×4 multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle designed for the use with ground forces and Marine Corps units. The hull of Vitim armoured vehicle also protects against under blast from F-1 and RGO hand grenades, as well as and against plastic explosives containing the equivalent of 0.5 kg of TNT.
The new armored vehicle design by «Minotor-Service» is fully amphibious and can swim ; it is also air transportable by Il-76, An-70, C-130 and A400M. The first prototype is planned to produce in 2017.
| Crew | 1+4 |
| Length, mm | 5300 |
| Width, mm | 2400 |
| Height, mm | 2200 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3200 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 430 |
| Overhang angles, front / rear, deg | 40/40 |
| Wheel formula | 4 х 4 |
| Vehicle weight, kg | 6000 |
| Load capacity, kg | 1000 |
| Gross vehicle weight, kg | 7000 |
| The smallest turning radius on the case, m | 8,1 |
| Engine Type | turbocharged diesel |
| Engine power kW (h.p.) | 158 (215) |
| Maximum speed km | 125 |
| Maximum speed afloat, km | 5 |
| Range, km | 800 |
| Transmission | manual, 5-speed |
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