There has been talk in some circles of India having expressed its interest in the american VTOL V-22 osprey aircraft. Specifications : max. Speed : 509 km/h useful load : 9070 kg troops capacity : 32 unit cost : $70 million it is faster than heavy utility helicopters but carrying capacity less than heavy helicopters like mi-26 and chinook ( mi-26 can carry 20000+kg of cargo and chinook can carry 10000+ kg) and Cost is more effective than other helicopters. Russian newest armoured troop- carriers !!!!! . The new troop carrier is khaki colored, its mass is sixteen tones, the vehicle is equipped with a 300 hp turbocharged diesel KAMAZ, beefed up transmission, an autonomous diesel-electric set allows all life support and communication systems normally function when the main engine is deactivated. BTR-82A have digital radiosets of the fifth generation, topographical orientation systems, commander’s combined monitoring devices. Inner surfcaes of the vehicle body have ballistic protection. Till the end of the year they will get over 200 units of new armoured troop carriers. And the good news is..It expected to offer India after 10years or before that.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 04:55:46 +0000