UAE company unveils new amphibious IFV with Ukrainian Shturm turret system

The Ukrainian system consists of a 30mm ZTM-1 automatic cannon, a KT-7.62mm machine gun, a 30mm KBA.117 automatic grenade launcher, and a four-missile Barrier guided weapon complex.

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UAE-based Calidus showcased at IDEX 2019 arms exhibit its new Wahash 8x8 amphibious IFV equipped with the Ukrainian Shturm 30mm system.

The combat vehicle has a 724 horsepower engine, the declared speed is up to 130 km/h (with acceleration up to 60 km/h in 19 seconds), Pryamiy TV channel reports with reference to the Ukrainian Military Portal

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The vehicle has been designed to operate in conditions up to 55˚, above the military standard 49˚. The Wahash run without refueling is 750 km. The developer claims the IVF has adequate protection against mines, improvised explosive devices and firearms. The crew may include up 10 people, according to Shaphardmedia.com.

The Ukrainian Shturm system has a 30mm ZTM-1 automatic cannon, a KT-7.62mm machine gun, a 30mm KBA.117 automatic grenade launcher, and a four-missile Barrier guided weapon complex.

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