Ukrainian armored vehicle “Dzhura” is authorized for use in the army
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified the Dzhura armored vehicle for use in the military. The vehicle, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70, has enhanced protection, various configurations and a range of over 650 km.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the use of the domestically developed armored vehicle "Dzhura", designed to perform various tactical tasks. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ministry of Defense.
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"The Dzhura has a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 chassis on which a specially designed armor capsule was installed to provide ballistic protection level for personnel against small arms fire. The design of the armor capsule allows the machine gun to be mounted on the turret.
The Ministry of Defense pointed out that the light armored vehicle is compact and has a relatively low weight, which makes it easier to cross-country. Ukrainian engineers have also strengthened the vehicle's suspension. The armored vehicle has a range of over 650 km.
Depending on the purpose, the armored vehicle can be produced in various configurations of the armored cab and luggage compartment: vehicles for reconnaissance and patrolling, for logistics, evacuation of the wounded, etc.
