The American car Hummer has long been a cult car. He is a very frequent guest of our television screens, this car can be seen in military reports from Iraq and Afghanistan and as an everyday means of transportation, which cool guys choose from American blockbusters. In the USA, this car is affectionately called the "Humvee".
The idea of an army SUV equipped with armor protection has a long history. Such a machine can operate off-road, serve as a platform for many types of weapons and has relatively small dimensions.
At the turn of this century, the idea of creating such a machine originated in Russia. It did not come from state-owned KBs, but was launched and implemented by a private company, which is, you see, a rarity for Russia. The new car was named T-98 "Combat", it was created in the Dmitry Parfenov design bureau, in St. Petersburg, together with the company Avtokad. It should also be noted that the T-98 has become quite a successful commercial project.
This car did not get into service with the Russian army, but it enjoys great success with civilians and even managed to “light up” on the big screen. Characteristics of the machine are surprising: great design and high level of armor protection, which can withstand even anti-tank and large-caliber weapons. T-98 "Combat" was conceived as a vehicle for the transport of military leadership in the war zone. However, this car is also perfect for the daily movement of VIPs who are concerned about their safety.
Description armored car
T-98 "Combat" - this is more of an armored car than a jeep, because this car is not produced without armor protection. It should be noted that this machine has unique characteristics and in many respects surpasses world analogues. The car is made to order, has different degrees of booking (depending on the customer's wishes) and today is one of the fastest cars of this type.
Especially worth noting bright and very charismatic design of the T-98 "Combat". In each element of the external appearance of the car there is power and strength. The naked eye can see a military vehicle. In this case, the design is made so as to achieve its main goal - the safety of passengers.
Protection level of armored SUV
The car is made in two versions: a sedan, with a capacity of five passengers and a station wagon (capacity of 12 people). The car can protect its passengers from level B2 to B7 (this is the highest level). This means that the T-98 armored protection can stop a 12.7 mm caliber bullet fired from a large-caliber machine gun or sniper rifle.
The car body has an all-metal construction, made according to the frameless design, it is made of high-alloyed Swedish steel. Special glasses have a thickness of from 44 to 100 mm and can stop the bullet from the AK-47 with a steel core. Special floor withstands an explosion equivalent to 200 grams of TNT.
There are several types of this car with varying degrees of protection.
Pr (2-3 cl., B2 / B3) - protection from conventional bullets of small arms, protection class B2 / C2. The car body is extremely resistant to accidents and mechanical damage.
Hi.Pro (4-5kl., B5 / B6) - protects against bullets with a special armor-piercing core, protection class B5 / C4.
Hi.Pro.S (6kl., B7 and more) - additional body reinforcement in places of the most likely damage, reducing the area of glass and increasing the thickness of the glazing to 100 mm, metal-ceramic armor.
Technical description of the machine
T-98 "Combat" has a wheel formula 4 * 4. It can be installed eight-cylinder engine GM -Vortec, manufactured by General motors, with a volume of 8.1 liters and a capacity of 400 hp. or Duramax Turbo Diesel engine, with a volume of 6.6 liters and a power of 320 hp
The car was installed 6-speed gearbox, manufactured by Allison. The weight of the car is about four tons, on the highway it can reach speeds of up to 180 km / h. The T-98 is equipped with a chassis from the Chevrolet Avalanche.
Vehicle interior
The T-98 comes in two trim levels: a VIP car and a patrol car. In the first case, for the salon using expensive, natural materials: leather, wood. Climate control, audio system are installed on the car, special high-quality body painting is applied. There is also a programmable central locking, cruise control, heated seats, exterior heated mirrors and controls from the cabin. The salon itself is very functional and ergonomic.
Specifications T-98
Number of passengers, pers. | |
| Wagon | 5 |
| Sedan | 12 |
Sizes, mm | |
| Length | 5600 |
| Width | 2100 |
| Height | 2020 |
| Weight, kg | 3950-4350 |
| Clearance, mm | 315 |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 180 |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, sec. | 10 |
| Engines | Duramax 6,6l. V8 / GM -Vortec 8.1 liters. V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 105/150 |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km, l | 20 |
| Brakes | Disk drives |
Production of cars T-98 "Combat"
Today, this car is produced in St. Petersburg, at the facilities of the plant "AutoCAD". About sixty machines of different configuration are made per year. Initially, the developers had high hopes for orders of the Ministry of Defense and other Russian law enforcement agencies, but they were not justified. "Combat" is usually ordered by Russian and foreign businessmen.
The exact cost of the car is not listed on the manufacturer's website, or in other sources. She, as they say, contractual. According to unofficial information, the price of one T-98 Kombat ranges from 6 to 10 million rubles. The quality of individual components and assembly of the car is not inferior to the best world analogues. T-98 attracts potential customers not only as a car with reliable protection, but also as a charismatic and a little shocking car. This is a unique car and becoming its owner, you will get great pleasure and emphasize your individuality.
