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New multipurpose tracked tractors MGTT-LB and MGSh-LBU, the modifications of the oldest MT-LB type vehicles, operated by Russian land forces, will be shown at Army-2020 military and technical forum, as was reported to RIA Novosti at the press service of AO Remdizel, which is the company producing those vehicles.

Typhoon K 53949 wheeled armored vehicle with weapon stations of Elektromashina company mounted on it is intended for carrying crew of up to 10 people, and for transporting freight as well.

Tractor units for transportation of armored vehicles require high skills of military drivers. The officer from the procurement subdivision of the Russian Defense Ministry has told about that the reporter of Mil.Press Voennoye, as was reported before in article ‘Armored Tractor Units: Extra Mass Protects Driver’s Life’. In the event of forced substitution, the qualification of other drivers may not be enough, which may lead to the loss of equipment and injuries and deaths of soldiers. The use of automatic monitoring and controlling mproblems.eans in military vehicles can help address this and a number of other 

The Turkish military campaign in Idlib governorate in Syria has revealed the role combination vehicles play in military logistics. Russia actively uses those means of transport as well, particularly in Syria where there is no extensive rail system. However, this way of transportation of military equipment and special cargo puts additional requirements on driver qualification. A serving officer from the procurement subdivision of one of the military units of the Russian Defense Ministry has told about that the reporter of Mil.Press Voennoye. In combat situations, protection of crew, particularly of uniquely qualified one, comes first. Armored tractor units can provide personnel with additional protection.

The Russian company AO Remdizel (JSC) focuses on armoured vehicle engineering and manufacturing operations. The Russian Army has been operating the vehicles of the Typhoon, Tornado and Vystrel families for a long time.

Remdizel plant for special-purpose vehicles presented a range of armoured vehicles of the Typhoon series at Army 2019 forum. The vehicles can be seen not only at the company’s stand but also in other parts of the exhibition. The Ministry of Defense officers told the reporter of Mil.Press Voennoye that this can be explained by the convenience of the chassis for accommodation of various armament and equipment.