The T-98 Kombat is a wheeled armoured vehicle built by Kombat Armouring, a subsidiary of Laura Group, in St. Petersburg, Russia. The name, is shorthand for "komandir batalyona". The Kombat is one of the fastest armoured off-road vehicles in the world with a top speed of 180 km/h. There are two basic versions of the T-98 Kombat based on General Motors components, including an 8.1 litre Vortec engine, Allison transmission, and GM heavy duty suspensions. They are:
The “VIP” has no frame and has a monocoque double steel body. The highest protection level uses a composite armor of ceramic between steel layers. VIP Kombats have many options, including leather and wood in the interior.
The “Utility” is designed for special operations missions.
The armoured body is based on a "metal-ceramic sandwich with cellular filler" technology. The monocoque body provides protection against mine blasts. It is driven by a 340 hp V8, which gives the lightest T-98 a top speed of 111 mph, making it one of the fastest all-terrain armoured vehicles in the world. The T-98 contains satellite navigation, a flat-screen television which can play DVD, climate control, and an interior containing a mix of leather and wood. All running gear and electronics are provided by General Motors. Kombat Armouring claims that the most highly armoured T-98 will protect occupants from bullets up to 12.7 mm, shotguns, mines and ramming.
Prices
Prices start at around US$138,000 for the standard luxury vehicle with the basic level of protection which includes specifically being able to stop a.357 Magnum. The next level is Hi Pro, which will stop bullets from 7.62 mm Kalashnikovs and costs US$168,000, with the third tier costing US$217,000 and the full-on highest B7-level of armoured protection costing US$247,000 before further optional extras are added. These prices are all based on the utility version with a GM Vortec 8100 V8 engine, though any performance level required can be fitted, with the Duramax diesel V8 for an additional US$7,200, or the Vortec engine for an extra US$14,400. The passenger wagon costs an extra US$6,000 over the utility, and the long-wheelbase version is an extra US$11,500.
Specifications
Engines:
8.1L VORTEC 8100 V8 with @ 4200 rpm producing of torque @ 3200 rpm
6.6L DURAMAX Turbo Diesel 6600 V8 with @ 3100 rpm producing of torque @ 1800 rpm
Ground Clearance: 300 mm Track Width: 1760 mm Transmission: Allison 1000 5-speed automatic Transfer Case: AUTOTRAC 4WD 2- speed Fuel Capacity: 140 litre Electrical: one or two 12-volt, 105 amp alternators Top Speed: 180 km/h Suspension:
