The vehicle, which is developed by the concern Uralvagonzavod (UVZ, a subsidiary of state corporation Rostec), was presented in the ready-use configuratioThe UBIM is based on chassis of either T-72B3 or T-90M (‘M’ for Upgraded, Modernizirovanniy) main battle tank (MBT). The UBIM AEV was unveiled at the Army 2018 international military-technical forum held in Kubinka near Moscow in August 2018.
"An electronic control-and-management system ensures high effectiveness of these pieces of equipment," said the MoD. The crane’s bucket can be replaced with a hydraulic hammer. The UBIM has received a U-blade with adjustable wings, a jib-type crane with a clamshell bucket and a hook assembly, and two towing winches. The UBIM is controlled by a two-strong crew and carries three explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists under its armor. "Despite its heavy weight, the UBIM features high maneuverability and can carry various applique subsystems that provide increased efficiency of engineering works," the MoD noted. "All the required trials of the UBIM AEV have been completed for the benefit of Russia’s Engineering Troops ," the MoD reported on May 14, adding that the UBIM vehicle "is capable of conducting a wide range of works". UBIM armored engineer vehicle (Picture source: Army Recognition) Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link Russia’s newest UBIM (Universalnaya Boyevaya Inzhenernaya Mashina Multipurpose Combat Engineer Vehicle) armored engineer vehicle (AEV) has completed all trials, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
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