T-98 Kombat

The T-98 Kombat is a wheeled armoured vehicle built by Kombat Armouring, a subsidiary of Laura Group, in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kombat is one of the fastest armored off-road vehicles in the world with a top speed of 180 km/h.

There are two basic versions of the T-98 Kombat based on General Motors components, including a 8.1 L Vortec engine, Allison transmission, and GM Heavy Duty suspensions. They are:


 * The “VIP” The vehicle has no frame and has a monocoque double steel body. The highest protection level uses a composite armor of ceramic between steel layers. “VIP” Combats have many options, natural leather and wood in the interior.


 * The “Utility” is designed for special operations missions.

The armored body is based on a "metal-ceramic sandwich with cellular filler" technology. The monocoque body provides protection against mines blasts.

It is driven by a 340 hp V8, which gives the lightest T-98 a top speed of 111 mph (180 km/h), making it one of the fastest all-terrain armoured vehicles in the world. The T-98 contains satellite navigation, a flat-screen television which can play DVD, climate control and an interior containing a mix of leather and wood. All the running gear and electronics are provided by General Motors. Kombat Armouring claims that the most highly armoured T-98 will protect occupants from bullets up to 12.7 mm, shotguns, mines and ramming.

Prices
Prices start at around US$138,000 for the standard luxury vehicle with the basic level of protection which includes specifically being able to stop a .357 Magnum. The next level is Hi Pro, which will stop bullets from 7.62 mm Kalashnikovs and costs US$168,000, with the third tier costing US$217,000 and the full-on highest B7-level of armoured protection costing US$247,000 before further optional extras are added.

These prices are all based on the utility version with a 400 bhp GM Vortec 8100 V8 engine, though any performance level required can be fitted, with the 320 bhp Duramax diesel V8 for an additional US$7,200, or you can have the 550 bhp Vortec engine for an extra US$14,400. The Passenger Wagon costs an extra US$6,000 over the utility and you can order a long-wheelbase version (wheelbase 3630 mm) for an extra US$11,500.

Specifications
Engines:
 * VORTEC 8100 V8 with 340 hp@ 4200 rpm producing 455 ft.lbf of torque @ 3200 rpm
 * DURAMAX Turbo Diesel 6600 V8 with 300 hp@ 3100 rpm producing 520 pounds of torque @ 1800 rpm

Ground Clearance: 300 mm Track Width: 1760 mm

Transmission: Allison 1000  5-speed automatic

Transfer Case: AUTOTRAC 4WD 2- speed

Fuel Capacity: 140 L (70 gal)

Electrical: one or two 12-volt, 105 amp alternators

Top Speed: 180 km/h (111 mph) (340 hp version)

Suspension:


 * Independent front suspension with torsion bars and stabilizer bar.
 * Rear suspension with two stage multileaf springs
 * Rear locking differential

Versions

 * high mobility armored vehicle - 5-door station wagon


 * armored troop carrier - 3-door panel truck


 * fast attack vehicle - 4-door pickup truck


 * infantry vehicle for special operations - 2-door pickup truck

Armament

 * Vehicle-mounted 23 mm autocannon
 * 14.5 mm machine gun (KPVT)
 * 12.7mm machine gun (KORD)
 * 55 mm small-sized remotely controlled smoke grenade launching system

Operators
Most are VIP versions sold to:
 * United Arab Emirates,
 * Saudi Arabia,
 * Estonia,
 * Russia.
 * Mexico
 * USA.