Bogdan Bars-8

Bars-8
Bars-8
	A Bars-8 at a military exhibition.
Type	Armored personnel carrier with MRAP capabilities
Place of origin	Ukraine
Service history
In service	June 2019-present
Wars	Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
Designer	Bogdan Corporation
Designed	Before 2015
Manufacturer	Bogdan Motors
Produced	2016–unknown
Specifications
Mass	8.8 t
Length	6.5 m (21.3 ft)
Width	3 m (9.7 ft)
Height	2.5 m (8.2 ft) (without turret)
Crew	2-3
Passengers	8
Armor	STANAG 4569 Level 2 steel
Engine	Cummins Turbo Diesel V8; 385 hp
Transmission	Aisin 6-speed automatic
Suspension	4x4
Ground clearance	0.285 m (0.94 ft)
Operational; range	800 km
Maximum speed	110 km/h

The Bogdan Bars-8 is a 4x4 Ukrainian armored personnel carrier designed by the Bogdan Corporation. The Bars-8 is built on the chassis of the Dodge Ram pickup truck, and is a further development of the earlier Bars-6.

History

The Bars-8 was first unveiled on April 4, 2015. In April of 2016, the Ukrainian military put the Bars-8 through multiple testing programs, ultimately finding it suitable for their needs. It entered into Ukrainian military service in June 2019.

Design

The Bars-8 utilizes the 4x4 chassis of the American Dodge Ram pickup truck. The vehicle's cabin is protected by bulletproof glass and STANAG 4569 Level 2 armor. Two occupants, a driver and a commander, sit in the front of the vehicle. A third crew member is located in the roof-mounted turret. The rear of the vehicle can hold up to eight passengers.

Service history

The Bars-8 entered into service with the Ukrainian military in 2019, and was immediately deployed with units in Eastern Ukraine for the War in Donbas. The type has continued to serve with the AFU throughout the current Russian Invasion of Ukraine. At least one Bars-8 and two Bars-8MMK have been destroyed by Russian forces.

Currently, Ukraine is the only operator of the Bars-8.