The Armed Forces will receive the most popular armored equipment as in the US Army: Details (Video)
According to the Ministry of Defense, the department codified and allowed these unique military vehicles to use in the Armed Forces. "The JCB Hmee excavators have proven themselves well in the performance of special work in difficult conditions and are in service with many advanced armies of the world," said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Dmitry Klimenkov. Such excavators used the US military during the war in Iraq. They were specially designed for the needs of the army.
In 2009, it was reported that the new JCB Hmee even saved the life of a soldier. A strong explosion damaged the car, but he hid behind it and waited for evacuation. "I am extremely pleased with the protection against the explosions that provides Hmee; she saved my life's life," said Captain Andrew Max, a company commander in, 9th engineering battalion. JCB Hmee is produced at the plant in Savana, USA. During the war in Iraq, US soldiers used about 70 such armored vehicles.
The JCB Hmee excavator weighs about 16 tons. Develops speeds up to 100 km/h, provides complete crew protection, compatible with Stanag standards for lesions. High -mobile engineering excavator, or HMEE, is the first construction equipment made taking into account the aggressive environment. Its additional components of armor, Run-Flat tires and the protection of the cabin from tipping are designed to protect soldiers.
Its full drive systems, control of all four wheels, blocking differentials provide high -road performance. Special suspension and brakes are specifically enhanced for military needs. The armored ergonomically designed cabin cabin is equipped with the operator's performance and is equipped with air conditioning. Earlier it became known that the Ukrainian army will receive Uat-Tisa armored car.