VEPR
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VEPR is a Ukrainian multi-purpose off-road vehicle
designed and assembled by the Kremenchuk Automobile Assembly Plant. (The name is a pun:Ukrainian
: Вепр, wild boar.)
Designers' goal was to create an SUV-type vehicle which would have the same terrain ability traditionally reserved for larger cargo vehicles, such as KrAZ
and Ural
. The patent has been received for the passenger-cargo vehicle.
Fuel consumption for the vehicle this size is very modest. City - 14 liters, highway - 11.5 liters per 100km. which is better than a smaller Hummer
.
Standard modification includes:
Present modifications:
and Yakutiya regions, Kazakhstan
, and Kyrgyzstan
. It is said to be targeted at the American Hummer
SUV.
Off-road vehicle
An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving on and off paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by having large tires with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension, or even caterpillar tracks...
designed and assembled by the Kremenchuk Automobile Assembly Plant. (The name is a pun:Ukrainian
Ukrainian language
Ukrainian is a language of the East Slavic subgroup of the Slavic languages. It is the official state language of Ukraine. Written Ukrainian uses a variant of the Cyrillic alphabet....
: Вепр, wild boar.)
Designers' goal was to create an SUV-type vehicle which would have the same terrain ability traditionally reserved for larger cargo vehicles, such as KrAZ
KrAZ
KrAZ is a factory that produces trucks and other special-purpose vehicles in Kremenchuk, Ukraine; particularly heavy-duty off-road models...
and Ural
Ural Automotive Plant
The Ural Automotive Plant is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in Russia. It was established in 1941, when the ZiS factory was evacuated from Moscow during the World War II, and is now part of the GAZ group.-External links:* on GAZ website...
. The patent has been received for the passenger-cargo vehicle.
Fuel consumption for the vehicle this size is very modest. City - 14 liters, highway - 11.5 liters per 100km. which is better than a smaller Hummer
Hummer
Hummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the Humvee; and the H2 and H3 models that were...
.
Standard modification includes:
- adjustable pressure tires for use on all terrains
- a/c and heat independent of the engine
- drum brakesDrum brakeA drum brake is a brake in which the friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum....
of closed type, for harsh temperatures and driving over fordFord (crossing)A ford is a shallow place with good footing where a river or stream may be crossed by wading or in a vehicle. A ford is mostly a natural phenomenon, in contrast to a low water crossing, which is an artificial bridge that allows crossing a river or stream when water is low.The names of many towns...
crossings, can clear up to 1.5 meter water level - stainless steel frame and parts
- Kolchuga passive sensorKolchuga passive sensorThe Kolchuga passive sensor is an ESM system developed in Ukraine. Its detection range is limited by line-of-sight but may be up to for very high altitude, very powerful emitters...
(removed in civic models) - BTR-94BTR-94The BTR-94 is a Ukrainian amphibious armoured personnel carrier , a modification of the Soviet eight-wheeled BTR-80. The BTR-94's turret BAU-23x2 is larger than the BTR-80's BPU-1 and is fitted with a twin 23x115mm gun 2A7M with 200 rounds, a coaxial KT-7.62 machinegun with 2,000 rounds, six...
wheels
Present modifications:
- VEPR-Commander - special ops, extreme off-road, civilian
- VEPR-Hunter - for hunting in harsh conditions
- VEPR-C (Special)- fully armored multi-purpose
Production
As of 2006 at least 10 vehicles have been produced for the Siberian TyumenTyumen
Tyumen is the largest city and the administrative center of Tyumen Oblast, Russia, located on the Tura River east of Moscow. Population: Tyumen is the oldest Russian settlement in Siberia. Founded in 16th century to support Russia's eastward expansion, the city has remained one of the most...
and Yakutiya regions, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan , officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world, it is also the world's largest landlocked country; its territory of is greater than Western Europe...
, and Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan , officially the Kyrgyz Republic is one of the world's six independent Turkic states . Located in Central Asia, landlocked and mountainous, Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east...
. It is said to be targeted at the American Hummer
Hummer
Hummer was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors purchased the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1, based on the Humvee; and the H2 and H3 models that were...
SUV.
External links
- http://vepr.com.ua/ - official site of VEPR
- http://forums.finalgear.com/automotive-news/ukrainian-vepr-14023/ - forum discussion on VEPR
- http://video.aol.com/video-detail/-vepr/1194143355 - test-drive video of VEPR