The prototype of the Kevlar-E BMP was decided to be used in combat operations. In all likelihood, this machine exists in a single copy.
The prototype of the Ukrainian tracked infantry fighting vehicle has joined the military operations. In any case, the Network posted a video of the movement of "Kevlar-E" on the streets of Kharkov.
The car was developed by specialists of the Ukrinmash company. "Kevlar-E" was first introduced in 2017. In 2021, the prototype was shown at the Zbroya ta Bezpeka arms exhibition.
Rare Ukrainian "Kevlar-E" Infantry Fighting Vehicle was spotted in Kharkiv."Kevlar-E" is the IFV prototype developed on the 2S1 Gvozdika SP howitzer chassis and equipped with a 30mm autocannon. #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/XlHCkFrunD
- Mukhtar Magomedov (@Mukhtarr_MD) February 26, 2022
The car was built on the basis of the Soviet 122-mm regimental self-propelled howitzer 2S1 "Carnation". The crew of the BMP is three people: the commander of the car, the gunner and the driver. "Kevlar-E" has a mass of about 15.5 tons and can take six people landing.
The car received the Assault combat module with a 30-millimeter automatic cannon and a 7.62-millimeter machine gun paired with it. The tower has a modular design that allows you to add additional weapons systems, such as launchers for anti-tank missiles.
Earlier, Ukraine started testing the T-64BV tank of the 2022 model. Among other things, he received new surveillance and aiming devices of the third generation.