Novator (light armoured vehicle)

The Novator (Ukrainian: Новатор) is a multipurpose infantry mobility vehicle, designed by the Ukrainian Armor company of Ukraine.^[1][2]

Novator
The Novator at a military fair in Kyiv
Type	Infantry mobility vehicle
Place of origin	Ukraine
Service history
Used by	Ukrainian Armed Forces
Production history
Designed	2017
Manufacturer	Ukrainian Armor
Produced	2019–present
Specifications
Length	6.5 m
Width	2.35 m (93 in)
Height	2.3 m
Crew	2
Armor	B6+ standard
Main armament	Remote weapon station (optional)
Engine	6,7L 4V OHV Ford Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20
Transmission	Ford Torqshift six-speed automatic (five-speed in some early models)
Ground clearance	300 mm
Fuel capacity	160 litres
Operational range	Up to 700 km
Maximum speed	Up to 140 km/h on road

Technical description

The Novator weighs 9,000 kg and is 5.8 meters long, 2.405 meters wide, 2.164 meters high, and can carry up to 1,000 kg. It has a maximum road speed of 140 km/h and an operational range of up to 700 km. It is based on the chassis of the Ford F-550.^[3][4]

The vehicle has three main parts with the engine at the front, crew and troop compartment in the middle, and cargo area at the rear. It has a carrying capacity of up to five people with two seats in the front and three in the rear.

The vehicle is protected against small arms fire and shrapnel.^[4] A remote weapons station is available for optional armament.

Novator-2

A new version of the Novator that has improved suspension and control, is 10 cm longer, and has thicker bulletproof glass windows was first presented in Poland in 2023 and was being tested as of January 2024.^[5]

Operators

• Ukraine
  • Ukrainian Armed Forces - 40^[3]

• Russia
  • Kadyrovites - captured from the Ukrainian army^[6]

Gallery

• Novator
• 
• 
• 
• 
•