The mekhkolonny includes five types of armored vehicles of increased protection of the Typhoon family, the Ministry of Defense reported
ALABINO LANDFILL /Moscow region/, April 5. /TASS/. The newest armored vehicle "Typhoon-AIR Defense" for the transport of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) on a wheeled chassis will be held for the first time as part of a mechanized column at the upcoming parade in honor of the 76th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This was reported on Monday in the Ministry of Defense.
"The mekhcolonny also includes five types of high-security armored vehicles of the Typhoon family, and the Typhoon-air defense model will pass through Red Square for the first time," the ministry said.
The Typhoon-AIR Defense armored vehicle is based on the Typhoon-AIRBORNE light armored vehicle and is a specially adapted vehicle for the transport of MANPADS. To combat low-flying targets, a 12.7 mm machine gun is mounted on the roof, and there is also a special hatch for the operator of a portable anti-aircraft missile system. The total weight of the armored car is just over 14 tons, and the maximum speed is more than 100 km / h.