Ukraine unveiled an advanced armored medical evacuation vehicle during an on-going military vehicles and equipment expo in Kyiv on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.
Dubbed ‘MT-LBS’, the new armored vehicle is an updated version of MT-LB multi-purpose fully amphibious auxiliary armoured tracked vehicle, Defence-blog reports. Having an operational range of 300km and max speed of 60 km/h, MT-LBS is designed by NPK “VK Sistema” for transportation of injured soldiers from the front line of military operations and providing first medical aid during transportation.
The high-mobility stretch chassis provides excellent cross-country capability and ride characteristics particularly important in this unique mission.
The exhibition of arms and military equipment will last from August 22 until August 27 along Khreshchatyk – from Instytutska Street to European Square.