MT-LBv

Finland uses Russian MT-LBv´s in the armoured brigades as an APC and MedEvac. The MT-LBv is an arctic version with wider tracks for snow and improved flotation. Command version MT-LBu, seen on the picture below is also used.

MT-LBu

Personnel: 2 + 11
Armament: 7.62 mm MG
Ammunition: 2500 x 7.62 mm
Night vision equipment: Yes (infrared for commander and driver)
Armour: 10 mm maximum
Armour type: Steel
NBC system: Yes
Length (hull): 6.45 m
Length (gun forwards): 6.45 m
Width: 2.86 m
Ground clearance: 0.4 m
Height: 1.87 m
Weight (empty): 9700 kg
Weight (combat): 11900 kg
Ground pressure: 0.46 kg/cm^2
Engine: V-8 diesel developing 240 hp at 2100 rpm
Fuel capacity: 450 L
Power-to-weigth ratio: 20.16 hp/1000kg
Maximum road speed: 62 km/h
Maximum water speed: 6 km/h
Maximum road range: 500 km
Fording: amphibious
Vertical obstacle: 0.61
Trench: 2.4 m
Gradient: 60 %
Side slope: 30 %


MT-LBv

MT-LBv

Mechanized engineers MT-LBv