Practika Kozak

History of Practika Kozak

The "Kozak" is a Ukrainian four-wheel drive armored personnel carrier (APC) designed in 2008-2009. It features a proven "V-shaped" hull that enhances protection against mines and explosives. The APC can accommodate a crew of 5, including the driver, and can be equipped with mission-specific weapons or equipment. Mass production began in 2014 under the NPO Practika brand, following the completion of two trucks in 2009.

Powered by a nose-mounted diesel engine producing 176 hp, the Kozak has a top speed of 120 km/h. It utilizes large road tires for improved traction and offers high ground clearance for on-road and off-road capabilities. The vehicle has light armor protection, typical for this type of vehicle, with bullbars, recessed and protected headlights, and bulletproof windows.

Access to and from the APC is through automotive-style hinged doors on the sides, with the front opening forward and the rear opening backward, creating a protected space for occupants to exit under fire. If armed, the NSV machine gun is usually mounted on top of the hull in a partially closed turret position. Smoke grenade launchers can also be added for monitoring vehicle movements.

The Kozak has different variants, including the "Kozak SRM-1," a simple 4x4 chassis based on the Italian Iveco "Daily" truck, and the "Kozak-2," a universal MRAP with IED-level protection, using the Iveco "Eurocargo" chassis. The "Kozak-2M" can be retrofitted for various battlefield roles, such as convoys, ambulances, and protected personnel carriers. The "Kozak-4" (based on the Daily Iveco) is a general-purpose APC, while the "Kozak-5" is designed for special forces and special police units in Ukraine, using a Ford F550 truck chassis.

The Kozak-2 model was adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2017, with 100 units procured. Apart from Ukraine, the APC is also operated by Indonesia (two vehicles for testing) and Bangladesh.

Specification

BASIC

Year of Service: 2014

Origins: Ukraine

Status: Activ.

Crew: 1

Production: 250

Manufacturer

NPO Practica - Ukraine

Operators

Bangladesh; Indonesia (research); Ukraine

ROLLERS

Armored Vehicles

Designed, usually lightweight, to provide on-road/off-road capability for reconnaissance or general security roles.

MRAP

Designed to resist mine and ambush attacks with special design and survivability.

Recon

Can perform reconnaissance/reconnaissance missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, etc. - usually due to lightweight construction.

Utilities

Generally user-centered design to perform various battlefield missions, usually in an indirect combat fashion. A special design created to play an equally special role on the battlefield.

Highlights

Tire layout

The wheeled arrangement gives the system inherent road capability and improved maneuverability.

Main Tower

This vehicle is of modern tank quality and its main armament is housed in a turret.

Drive-through owner weapon

The weapon is located in the traversing module and can counter the enemy threat in all directions.

Cross-country skiing

The design includes features such as a chain linkage system or high ground clearance for better traversing of terrain.

Horn armor

Angled armor on critical faces adds inherent ballistic protection to the vehicle.

ABC Protection

Crew are protected (standard or optional) by nuclear biological and chemical agents to improve survivability in contaminated areas.

Smoke shield

The vehicle itself can generate a smoke screen either through fired projectiles or built-in engine function (raw fuel injection).

Night Vision

Night vision equipment is available to the crew to allow operation in low light conditions or at night.

Anti-Infantry

Vehicles have built-in anti-infantry capabilities for local vehicle defense or general troop suppression.

Troop transport vehicle

Vehicles (or variants thereof) have inherent troop transport capabilities and provide protective cover for allies boarding ships in disputed areas.

Versatility

The vehicle's proven chassis and overall configuration are ideal for other battlefield roles through special design.

Dimensions and Weight

Length: 17.9 feet (5.47m)

Width: 6.4 feet (1.95m)

Height: 7.5 feet (2.3m)

Weight: 12,125 lbs (5,500 kg)

Tonnage: 6.1 ton

Power and Performance

Engine: 1 x 176 hp diesel engine driving conventional four-wheel drive (4x4) arrangement.

Speed: 74.6 km/h (120.0 km/h)

Area: 310. 7 miles (500.0 km)

Weapons

Optional: 1 x NSV machine gun mounted in a rotating turret on top of the hull. And any personal weapons carried by the crew.

AMMOTION

Depends on weapon (if any).

VARIANTS

Kozak SRM-1 - General light vehicle; VECO everyday truck chassis.

Kozak-2 - Multi-role variant of characters like MRAP; Iveco Eurocargo chassis.

Kozak-2M - Multi-role variant modified to suit battlefield roles, including security and ambulance.

Kozak-4 - APC model based on the Iveco Daily Truck.

Kozak-5 - A special operations version based on the chassis of the Ford F550 truck.