Copyright © 2024 Euromaidanpress.com

The work of Euromaidan Press is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation

When referencing our materials, please include an active hyperlink to the Euromaidan Press material and a maximum 500-character extract of the story. To reprint anything longer, written permission must be acquired from [email protected].

Privacy and Cookie Policies.

Ukraine approves new Kozak-5MED armored medical vehicle for its armed forces

The “Kozak-5MED” is based on an American heavy pickup truck, Ford F-550 chassis.
medical armored vehicle "Kozak-5MED"
A medical armored vehicle “Kozak-5MED”. Source: The Defense Ministry
Ukraine approves new Kozak-5MED armored medical vehicle for its armed forces

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a new medical armored vehicle, Kozak-5MED, for operation in the Armed Forces, according to Militarnyi.

The ministry explained that the armored vehicle evacuates wounded and injured Ukrainian military personnel from the battlefield. The “Kozak-5MED” is based on an American heavy pickup truck, Ford F-550 chassis.

It can transport four people lying down, has six seats, and extra places for a driver and a medical evacuation team. A vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission.

The medical vehicle’s armor provides protection for the crew and passengers from fragments and bullets up to 7.62 mm caliber. Additionally, the vehicle’s underbody has reinforced protection and can withstand explosions equivalent to six kg of TNT.

The “Kozak-5” was initially developed by Praktyka for the needs of police and special operations units like the Rapid Operational Response Unit.

An armored vehicle was first presented at the International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security – 2016” in the reconnaissance and transport modifications category.

Currently, the medical personnel of Ukraine’s Defense Forces use various vehicles for evacuation depending on the situation.

Among them are Soviet-era tracked MT-LB vehicles modified for medical needs, British FV104 Samaritan, specialized “Bogdan” pickups, American HMMWV M1152, and various brands of ATVs.

This year, the Ukrainian armored vehicle manufacturer “Praktyka” first presented its lightweight tactical armored vehicle “Dzura.”

Read also:

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this.  We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

Please leave your suggestions or corrections here



    Euromaidan Press

    We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!

    Related Posts