Lazar BVT The Lazar BVT is a Serbian mine resistant ambush protected vehicle ( MRAP ) , manufactured by Yugoimport . Named after Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović , a 14th - century ruler of Serbia . Design . Lazar is a vehicle conceived for use in urban and rural anti - infantry patrol and transport role , a supplementary vehicle meant to prevent exposure of even basic infantry units to enemy fire as well as to run support of heavier vehicles in convoy situations . The chassis is started as a simple redesign of the TAM - 150 truck but evolved to include a completely modified hull , 4x4 and 8x8 configuration , added armor and dozens of structural improvements . Special attention was given to a high acceleration rate , stability ( due to high center of gravity ) , hardiness and reliability in many types of environments ( fire , snow , ice , rain , mud etc . ) . During testing , the vehicle outperformed every parameter except the weight requirement , which was exceeded in full armor and armament load - out , although the report excused this by saying that the extra weight does not degrade vehicle function . Protection . This vehicle has a standard steel hull with STANAG level III + protection in the basic configuration , although additional laminate armor developed by Jugoimport provides an upgrade to NATO STANAG 4569 agreement level V + armor protection . In addition to the two armor configurations mentioned , both can be upgraded with ERA packets for protection against close range urban attacks with RPG weapons , as well as cages and other means of protecting against heavy fire . The armor itself can be considered NERA and is meant only to protect against infantry portable weapons . The ballistic glass is extremely strong , rated at level III in the front and level II + at the sides . In addition , the specially formatted hull and internal seating arrangement affords maximum protection against IED devices , anti - tank mines and other ground - level explosive devices . Mobility . The V - shaped hull and special drive train construction affords excellent mobility in mud pit situations , over deep trenches , icy and slippery surfaces as well as inclines smaller than 50 degrees . Each wheel and tire has centrally controlled pressure and is created in such a way as to be useful even if the tires are completely destroyed ( run flat inserts ) ; the quick lock mechanism allows for fast replacement . The 440 HP engine provides good acceleration but low speed over treacherous terrain , a standardized mechanical transmission allows for direct control . Steering and suspension both are primarily hydraulic and both have mechanical backups . Brakes are dual circuited pneumatics and have an on - off ABS switch in the cab . The range is 600 km and the top speed is 90 km / h . Wheel configuration is independent and allows fording to 1 . 5 meters deep and trench hopping at 2m of depth . Ordnance . The thing which stands out about the Lazar is the open side system which allows troops inside to use their own personal weapons ( 40mm grenade launchers , assault rifles etc . ) to engage the enemy or help locate threats in a 360 degree area . Of course , in addition to this open concept system there are a variety of turrets , cupolas and other weapons systems depending on budget and application of vehicle . Cupola options : OR Turret options : OR OR OR All versions are equipped with 4 x FLIR and optical ECM smoke launchers . There is an internal space which can be used for transportation of MANPAD systems , larger machine gun setups , all types of food or ammunition and so on . See also . Lazar 2