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MaxxPro has several modifications, but the main credo of the model: "Maximum protection"
Among the American military aid that was given to Ukraine, armored vehicles occupy an important place. One of them M1224 MaxxPro MRAP class.
Training on these armored vehicles was shown at the training center of the airborne assault troops. In general, M1224 MaxxPro armored vehicles have been transferred to the Armed Forces since August 2022, when they were first seen in use.
A wheeled armored personnel carrier of this class has enhanced anti-mine protection and increased cross-country ability. His task is to safely transport servicemen to the front line, as well as to take them back. Depending on the layout, this APC has the first or second category of protection of the STANAG 4569 standard.
The base model has a special crew capsule with a V-shaped bottom. This allows the blast wave to be diverted to the sides of the car to protect the passengers. The car can withstand an explosion not only of a mine, but also of homemade explosives equivalent to 7 kg of TNT (under the chassis). The MaxxPro crew consists of three people: a driver, a commander and a gunner.
For defense, an open tower is placed on the roof - a 7,62 mm or 12,7 mm machine gun can be installed there. Another feature of such an armored vehicle is the connection of the body — the elements are not connected by welds, but by bolts. Thus, it is easier to replace a part in the field. Such an armored vehicle weighs from 12,7 to 13,4 tons.
