All New Universal Armored Engineering Vehicle Delivered To Russian Army

The Universal Armored Engineering Vehicle (UBIM), developed by Uralvagonzavod under Rostec State Corporation, has entered service with the Engineering Troops of the Russian Armed Forces.

The vehicle combines the roles of an armored recovery vehicle, an engineering clearance vehicle, and an armored mine-clearing system in a single platform. It is intended to support troop movement and carry out engineering tasks in combat conditions, including in contaminated environments.

According to Rostec, the UBIM can recover damaged equipment, remove obstacles, and clear routes through minefields. It can also prepare convoy paths, create crossings on difficult terrain, and clear snow or debris from roads. The system is capable of removing rock and forest obstacles and filling craters and trenches.

Uralvagonzavod stated that the vehicle is designed to improve the effectiveness of engineering units, including in frontline operations.

The UBIM is equipped with a dozer blade with adjustable wings, a crane with an excavator bucket or hydraulic hammer, and traction and auxiliary winches. It also includes a mine-clearing system and an onboard monitoring system.

The platform is based on the T-90M Proryv tank and is powered by a 1,130-horsepower engine. It has a crew of five. The vehicle includes modular protection systems against conventional threats and radiation.

It is fitted with a remotely operated 12.7 mm machine gun and optical systems with thermal imaging and a laser rangefinder. Additional features include smoke screen deployment systems.

The UBIM prototype was first shown at the Army 2018 forum.