Dozor-B
Channel: Main Battle Tank
Date: 2023-02-13

The Dozor-B was developed in Ukraine as a private venture. It was aimed at possible Ukrainian Army requirement, as well as export customers. The Dozor-B is a multi-purpose armored vehicle which can be used as an armored scout car or a small armored personnel carrier. Also it can be also tailored to suit many roles. It was proposed as a replacement for the ageing BRDM-2 amphibious scout cars. The Dozor-B is simple in design and technology. It costs three times less than a larger Ukrainian BTR-4 8x8 armored personnel carrier. In 2014 Ukraine ordered a total of 200 Dozor-B armored vehicles. Small scale production commenced during the same year. In 2015 the Dozor-B successfully passed state trials and was recommended for adoption. By the end of 2015 a total of 7 of these armored vehicles were built. The Dozor-B was officially adopted by the Ukrainian military in 2016. However due to various reasons, including funding problems and some design problems of this vehicle. The Dozor-B was not built in large numbers. One Polish company acquired production license for this vehicle. The Polish version is known as Oncilla. It has been exported to Senegal (at least 2 units).

   There is also a Dozor-A high mobility tactical vehicle, intended both for military and civil applications. The Dozor-A is similar in concept to US HMMWV.

   The Dozor-B armored vehicle has a welded steel armor hull. It provides all-round protection against 7.62 mm armor-piercing rounds. The Dozor-B has some degree of protection against landmines. Add-on armor can be fitted for a higher level of protection both against bullets and mine blasts. This armored vehicle also has an NBC protection system.

   Vehicle can be armed with a turret-mounted 12.7 mm machine gun. A remotely controlled weapon station can be fitted depending on customer requirements.

   The Dozor-B has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. It can carry a full squad of 8 soldiers. There are some firing ports provided for the troops.

   Two engine options are available. Vehicle is powered either with a Italian 2.8-liter IVECO engine developing 122 hp, or German 4.76-liter Deutz engine developing 190 hp. Both of these are turbocharged diesel engines. IVECO engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, while the Deutz engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Vehicle has a 4x4 configuration. Some suspension components are borrowed from Ukrainian BTR-3 armored personnel carrier. It is fitted with a central tyre inflation system and self-recovery winch. The Dozor-B is not amphibious. This armor vehicle can be airlifted by any tactical cargo aircraft.