Bogdan Bars-6

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Bars-6
A Bars-6 at a military exhibition.
Type	Armored personnel carrier
Place of origin	Ukraine
Production history
Designer	Bogdan Corporation
Designed	2014
Produced	2014–2016
No. built	At least 90
Specifications
Mass	6 t
Crew	2 + 6
Armor	Steel
Engine	Diesel 139 hp
Suspension	4x4

The Bars-6 is a light 4x4 armored personnel carrier designed by the Ukrainian Bogdan Corporation. The vehicle is based on the chassis of the Kia KM450 truck.

History

The Bars-6 was first unveiled publicly at the IDEX 2015 arms exhibition. The Ukrainian military began testing of the vehicle in late 2015. After the successful completion of trials, a total of 90 units were ordered for the Ukrainian National Guard.

Design

The Bars-6 utilizes the Kia KM450 4x4 chassis. It is a standard layout, with two crew located in the front of the vehicle, and room for six passengers in the rear section of the vehicle.

The occupants are protected by STANAG 4569 Level 1 armor plating and bulletproof glass.

Service history

The Bars-6's only buyer was the Ukrainian National Guard, which deployed the vehicle to combat pro-Russian rebel forces during the War in Donbas.

See also

• Bogdan Bars-8
• K311 cargo truck (KM450)

References