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The armored personnel carrier is less likely to be blown up by mines, due to its special design
Ipo will pass on land, and it will pass on water - in Donetsk region, the Ukrainian military uses the BvS10 Viking amphibious all-terrain vehicle. It is used by marines. Such armored personnel carriers were handed over to the Ukrainian army from Britain. They were also taught to manage them there.
This tracked armored personnel carrier is distinguished not only by a considerable reserve of power, but also by good survivability. BvS10 Viking (Bandvagn Skyddad 10) is a universal tracked armored amphibious vehicle of increased cross-country ability produced by BAE System. BvS10 has a unique articulated design.
APC can develop speed up to 65 km/h on roads, however, Ukrainian fighters managed to accelerate up to 75 km/h, maybe swim at a speed of 5 km/h in the water Its operating range is approx 500 km on land. The BvS10 can carry a payload of up to 6 tons and is protected by a Browning M2 machine gun and a grenade launcher with smoke grenades.
BvS10 is produced in several versions: for the transportation of personnel (accommodates 12 people), command vehicle, repair and evacuation vehicle, etc. The Ukrainian marines received the BvS10 Viking armored personnel carrier in 2023. In the "ArmyInform" comment, the commander of the 38th airborne assault company of the "Bird" brigade said that the "Viking" distinguished itself both in Kherson region and Donetsk region. They were used not only to deliver the landing force, to transport shells and water, and to evacuate the wounded.
"Due to its small dimensions, the armored personnel carrier is inconspicuous, the enemy often does not see it because of plantings or large bushes, — says "Ptaha", noting the protection of the APC — an anti-tank mine was hit and no one was injured. Imagine! No one even had a concussion. The Viking rink was only damaged, so he could not go any further". He also explained the survivability of the Vikings. This was achieved by distributing the weight over the wide surface of the tracks, so mines detonate less often.
