The new BTR-4MB1 is the latest generation of 8×8 APC armoured personnel carrier designed, developed and produced by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau, part of UkrOboronProm. The vehicle is based on the BTR-4 but with many new improvements.It differs from the previous versions mostly in a modified configuration of the vehicle’s hull, which makes it possible to install additional types of protection to reach the fourth and fifth protection levels in accordance with the NATO standa

The first armoured personnel carrier, and the first amphibious tank! The Mark IX (known to troops as 'The Pig') was the first purpose built Infantry Carrier - designed to solve the problem of moving infantry across the battlefield with the fighting tanks. Large doors replaced the gun sponsons, and there was space inside for up to 30 armed troops, with provision for them to shoot through loopholes. Alternatively, it could carry up to 10 tons of stores such as ammunition or fuel), or be modified i