The Typhoon-PVO combat vehicle, developed to support air defence squads equipped with MANPADS (man-portable air-defence systems), has successfully completed state trials and officially entered mass production, according to Fanil Ziyatdinov, director general of the Russian Kupol plant.
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“Typhoon-PVO for MANPADS squads successfully completed state tests last year and is now entering serial production,” Ziyatdinov said in an interview with National Defense magazine, published by Russian state media.
“This will not only increase the plant’s utilisation capacity, but also enhance the mobility and protection of crews, bringing significant benefits to our armed forces on the battlefield.”
Modular platform and enhanced protection
Integrated into the Typhoon family of armoured vehicles, the Typhoon-PVO represents a step forward in the Russian Armed Forces’ modernisation programme.
Created under a strategic plan approved by the Ministry of Defence in 2010, the Typhoon programme aims to unify the country’s armoured vehicle base through modular platforms such as the KAMAZ-63968 and the Ural-63095 and 63099 models.
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The first prototypes were showcased in 2011, near Moscow.
Although Typhoon vehicles were originally designed for troop transport, their flexibility allows configurations for self-propelled artillery, drone launchers, cranes, tow trucks, and now, air defence vehicles like the Typhoon-PVO.
Source and images: TASS | Russian MoD. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
