Armored car «Patrol». Photo: http://www.youtube.com/
The Russian military police, serving on the territory of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, will receive armored vehicles “Patrol” for armament. The vehicles «Patrol» on the base of «KAMAZ » are practically invulnerable to mines, small arms and shrapnel. The vehicles plan to use them to escort convoys, patrol settlements and other tasks. The main deliveries of equipment are planned for this year.
Which of them are armored cars?
The armored car “Patrol” was created on the basis of a two-axle truck KamAZ-43502. With a length of seven meters, the car weighs about 12 tons and is capable of transporting up to ten personnel in full equipment and with a set of personal weapons. The armor withstands the hit of automatic and pistol bullets, as well as ammunition of large-caliber machine guns. If necessary, patrols can destroy barricades and even break through walls in buildings.
The sides of the machine are equipped with loopholes, and the structure itself can withstand the detonation of an improvised explosive device equivalent to 5 kg of TNT. The gas tanks of the new armored vehicles are covered with a special compound that allows you to tighten bullet holes. The body of the Patrols is made in the form of an armored capsule, which protects passengers from being hit by small arms.
What is the advantage over other machines?
The great advantages of the Patrol are the amount of space inside the body. As a rule, military policemen do not go on combat missions in a full squad. However, the dimensions of the Patrol allow you to take on board more equipment, equipment and ammunition.
Why does the military police need him?
The functions of the military police are not limited to maintaining law and order in the troops and influencing violators. In wartime, the Red Berets are also busy guarding facilities and escorting columns. And when serving abroad in peaceful conditions, military police patrol the area,they participate in the work of the centers for reconciliation of the warring parties, carry out humanitarian operations. Military police are also involved in Syria. Armored vehicles are necessary for her, since Patrols can be used in areas of intense hostilities or where the threat of terrorist attacks and shelling is high.
Which of the security forces uses “Patrols”?
A few years ago, “Patrols” entered the armament of the units of the Russian Guard. They are equipped with riot police units and patrol and post services that perform tasks to prevent mass riots. Armored vehicles for the Russian Guard are supplied without weapons installed on them, but with special light and sound signals.
Over time, the military also took a closer look at the novelty. The need for powerful and well-protected vehicles began to be especially felt at the beginning of last year, when, according to an agreement between Moscow and Ankara, joint patrols were organized in some areas of Syria.
