Varta (infantry mobility vehicle) explained

Is Vehicle:	yes
Varta
Origin:	Ukraine
Type:	Armored personnel carrier
Used By:	Ukrainian Armed Forces
Design Date:	2016
Manufacturer:	Ukrainian Armor
Production Date:	2015 - present
Number:	200+ (December 2019)
Weight:	17 500 kg
Length:	6800 mm
Width:	2550 mm
Height:	2700 mm
Crew:	10
Armour:	560 Steel - Withstand Direct Fire from 7.62x39mm.
Engine:	6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel, 380 hp., 1250 N*m, at 1200–1600 rpm.
Transmission:	9 Gear Manual Transmission
Fuel Capacity:	350 litres
Suspension:	4x4
Clearance:	330 mm
Vehicle Range:	Up to 600 km on road
Speed:	Up to 120 km/h on road

The Varta (Ukrainian: Варта) is a armored personnel carrier designed by the Ukrainian Armor company of Ukraine.^[1]

Ukrainian Armor debuted the Varta APC in February 2019 at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi with the most recent Novator rapid intervention vehicle. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine granted Ukrainian Armor LLC the right to export products and import goods independently for the needs of production.^[2]

Development

The production of the APC by "Ukrainian Armor," a privately owned company based in Kyiv, commenced with its debut demonstration model unveiled in Kyiv on December 7, 2015. This vehicle, produced specifically for the special operations units of both the National Guard of Ukraine and the Rapid Operational Response Unit, marked the company's inaugural product line.

Operators

Current operators

• Ukraine:
  • Rapid Operational Response Unit — On May 6, 2016, special police units received the first VARTA armored vehicles for special police operations.^[3]
  • National Guard of Ukraine^[4]
    • Azov Assault Brigade — On June 18, 2017, the armored vehicle was presented as part of the Azov Regiment during the celebration of the 3rd anniversary of the Battle of Mariupol.^[5]
    • 4th Brigade of the Operational Assignment — have been used in the combat zone in eastern Ukraine since September 2017.^[6]
    • Kulchitskyi Battalion — On January 24, 2018, 4 vehicles were handed over.^[7]
  • Armed Forces of Ukraine — Since 2016, the specialized armored vehicle for the transportation of personnel "Varta" has been approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a special period under the name "Varta". On December 28, 2017, the Ministry of Defense received a batch of armored vehicles ahead of schedule.
    • On October 11, 2019, they were transferred to the artillery unit 28th separate mechanized brigade.^[8]
    • At the end of July 2020, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine began to receive the Varta.^[9]
• :

At least 24 were captured by Russian forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.^[10]

Potential operators

Morocco

• Royal Moroccan Army – Morocco is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Ukraine on the procurement of a squadron of mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) Varta vehicles from Ukrainian Armor, in favor of the Royal Moroccan Army. ^[11] Morocco has purchased arms from Ukraine in the past, such as the RK-3 Corsar.^[12]

External links

• Web site: Ukrarmor Varta (2016). David Bocquelet. tank-afv.com. 2024-04-21.
• Web site: ukrarmor.com/products/varta-is-an-aromoured-multi-purpose-vehucle-ampv-9/. ukrarmor.com. 2024-04-21.
• Web site: Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Ukraine. army-technology.com. 2024-04-21.
• Web site: Ukrainian Company Gives Up on Varta APC to Make Two New Armored Vehicles Defense Express. en.defence-ua.com. 2024-04-21.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Varta Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC). ukrarmor.com. 2024-04-21.
2. Web site: The Government Allowed Ukrainian Armor LLC to Enter at the International Airport. ukrarmor.com. 2024-04-21.
3. Web site: Спецназ КОРД прийняв на озброєння спеціалізований бронеавтомобіль «ВАРТА». ФОТОрепортаж . 8 May 2016 . 10 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160510233914/http://ua.censor.net.ua/photo_news/387541/spetsnaz_kord_pryyinyav_na_ozbroyennya_spetsializovanyyi_broneavtomobil_varta_fotoreportaj .
4. Web site: Національна гвардія Ізмаїлу отримала СБА «Варта» . 14 February 2018 . 14 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180214153926/http://uprom.info/news/vpk/foto-natsionalna-gvardiya-izmayilu-otrimala-novu-spetstehniku/ .
5. Web site: National Guard of Ukraine parades new Varta armoured vehicles . 18 June 2017 . 22 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170622171115/http://defence-blog.com/army/national-guard-of-ukraine-parades-new-varta-armoured-vehicles.html .
6. Web site: Броньовик «Варта» відрядження витримав і в зоні АТО отримав ім'я «Мишка» . 4 September 2017 . 4 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170904105910/https://tsn.ua/ato/na-peredovu-povernuli-biyciv-nacgvardiyi-pislya-trivaloyi-perervi-984940.html .
7. Web site: Військовослужбовці батальйону ім. Кульчицького отримали нові бронеавтомобілі «Варта» . 25 January 2018 . 26 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012658/http://uprom.info/news/vpk/foto-viyskovosluzhbovtsi-batalyonu-im-kulchitskogo-otrimali-novi-broneavtomobili-varta/ .
8. Web site: Бронеавтомобіль “Варта”: тепер на озброєнні 28 ОМБр . Український мілітарний портал . 14 October 2019 . 16 October 2019 . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191015181654/https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/broneavtomobil-varta-teper-na-ozbroyenni-28-ombr/ .
9. Web site: Підрозділи ССО почали отримувати бронемашини «Варта» . Ukrainian Military Pages . 2020-07-30 . 31 July 2020 . 6 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200806232322/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2020/07/varta-sso.html .
10. Web site: Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The 2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine . Oryx Blog . 11 September 2023.
11. https://armyrecognition.com/defense_news_february_2022_global_security_army_industry/morocco_could_acquire_varta_ukrainian_4x4_mrap_armored_vehicles.html
12. https://www.menadefense.net/apparition-du-korsar-chez-les-forces-terrestres-marocaines/