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Yak 6x6 Armored Multipurpose Vehicle
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Mobile Physician's Group Vehicle
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: |
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| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2005 |
| Manufactured by: |
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| Crew: | 2+12 (Base Vehicle- Varies by Mission) |
| Armament: | Various Weapon Systems; Including the Kongsberg Remote Weapons System (RWS) with 12.7mm HMG or 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher. |
| Engine: | (6) Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
The Yak Armored Multipurpose Vehicle is an upgraded and improved version
of the Duro IIIP Protected Tactical/Armored
Multirole Vehicle series, used exclusively by the Germans. The
Yak is also
based on the successful Duro III (DUrable & RObust) 6x6 truck series
and employs a modular
component concept, combining a standard cab and automotive component
structure with a multitude of different
armor and multirole modules which can be adapted to the unique mission requirements of
individual users' needs and missions. However, the Yak's performance and capabilities have been substantially improved based upon German experiences during ISAF operations in Afghanistan. Improvements and upgrades include frame/chassis reinforcement, mine/ballistic protection increased, NBC overpressure system improved, new engine cooling system added, rear-view camera added and heightened cab fitted. These changes have led to a slightly larger Yak vehicle when compared to the earlier Duro IIIP. Most notably, the Yak is heavier at 13,500 kg (vs. 12,500 kg for the Duro) and slightly taller in height (one of the visual identifying features). At present, the German Bundeswehr has a multitude of Yak variants in service including Explosive Ordnance Disposal Vehicle, LUNA (UAV) Ground Control Station, LUNA Maintenance Kit Module, LUNA Net Landing Module, LUNA Transport Module, Military Police Operations Vehicle, Military Police Prisoner Transport Module, Military Police Water Gun Module and Mobile Physician's Group Vehicle (BAT). Also, there are possible plans to field a Biological Labratory and Mobile Protected Long-Distance Reconnaissance Vehicle as well. Incidentally, you should also note that some of the earlier German Duro IIIP vehicles have been subsequently upgraded to some Yak vehicle-level performance standards. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
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Duro IIIP (Left) & Yak (Right) Mobile Physician's Group Vehicles
(Ambulance) Photo |
Bundeswehr (German Military Forces) |
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Armored Multipurpose Vehicle Photo |
Bundeswehr |
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Yak LUNA Net Landing Module Vehicle Photo |
Bundeswehr |
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Yak LUNA Ground Control Station OR Maintenance Kit Vehicle? Photo |
Bundeswehr |
| Yak Mobile Physician's Group Vehicle (Ambulance) Photos | Bundeswehr |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Yak Armored Multipurpose Vehicle Information and Photos | Military Today.Com Website |
| Yak Armored Multipurpose Vehicle Photos (Listed as a Duro IIIP) | Prime Portal Website (Via Ulrich Wrede) |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| YAK: The YAK Armoured Multipurpose
Vehicle in Modern German Army Service (Tankograd Publishing) Book Review by Patrick Keenan at the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (AMPS) Website |
Ralph Zwilling |
Hobby Modeling
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Model Photos
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