Ministry of Defense approved the supply of the Ukrainian armored personnel carrier 'Khorunzhiy' to the Armed Forces (photo).

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine presented a new armored personnel carrier called 'Khorunzhiy.' This vehicle is the result of a deep modernization of the Soviet BTR-60. This was reported on the official website of the Ministry of Defense.

The main feature of the new armored personnel carrier is the use of high-quality Finnish steel for the construction of the body. This improves the ballistic protection of the vehicle without increasing its weight.

Additionally, the body of the armored personnel carrier is protected against 7.62 mm caliber bullets with a steel core, and the frontal armor can withstand shots from a large-caliber machine gun from a distance of 10 meters.

The use of a 330-horsepower diesel engine allows the new armored personnel carrier to reach speeds of over 80 km/h and travel more than 500 kilometers on a single tank. The vehicle is also equipped with modern electronics, surveillance cameras, air conditioning, and an autonomous generator.

The 'Khorunzhiy' armored personnel carrier can be used in six variations, including an armored personnel carrier, personnel transporter, medical evacuation vehicle, repair and recovery vehicle, command and staff vehicle, and self-propelled mortar vehicle.

It is worth noting that since the beginning of the year, the state has significantly increased spending on defense and security. Overall, in January-July 2024, 1 trillion UAH was allocated for these purposes.