Notes: This is fairly new design, being developed in 2000 and introduced in 2001. It is similar in appearance to the BTR-80 in many ways, but is a new design rather than an upgrade or modification of that vehicle. The BTR-3U has been developed by an international consortium consisting of Kharkiv Morozov and the State Scientific Technical Center of Ukraine, ADCOM of Abu Dhabi, Deutz AG of Germany, Allison of the US, and some other subcontractors; currently, Ukraine and Abu Dhabi use the BTR-3U, though it is being actively marketed to other countries by the consortium.

The 326-horsepower Deutz engine is coupled to an Allison transmission, giving the vehicle a surprising amount of power for its size. The BTR-3U is amphibious with a minimum amount of preparation; a trim vane must be opened at the front of the vehicle, and bilge pumps activated. Once in the water, it is propelled by a water jet at the rear. The troop compartment is accessed by doors on either side of the vehicle, with the top of the door hinging upwards and the bottom downwards where it forms a step. There are two firing ports on either side of the passenger compartment, and two in the rear. The turret is the one-man Shkval unified fighting module, which allows the gunner to control all the weapons. A commander’s seat is located beside the driver’s seat in the front of the vehicle. The standard AT-5 Konkurs of Ukrainian design may be replaced with any number of missile systems of a similar size, including those of US, Western or Eastern European, Israeli, or other countries. In addition, a laser designator may be fitted to control laser-guided missiles (though this is not included in the cost below). Smoke generation for cover is accomplished by six 81mm grenade launchers (three on each side of the turret, firing forwards); these may be loaded with virtually any sort of smoke hand grenade of the appropriate size. An unusual feature of the BTR-3U is the heating and air conditioning system for the crew and passengers; this is because the vehicle is intended to operate in virtually any part of the world. The tires are adjustable for pressure, allowing the BTR-3U to operate over a variety of terrain. The BTR-3U has an automatic Halon fire suppression system, along with manually-operated bottles. Upgraded radiological and overpressure protection is available upon request, but not standard equipment.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This vehicle does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Merc 2000 Notes: This vehicle does not exist in the Merc 2000 timeline.

Notes: This is a Ukrainian modification of the BTR-80, for use as a combination armored personnel carrier and scout vehicle. In this role, the BTR-94's turret is somewhat larger and armed with a ZU-23-2 twin 23mm autocannon and a coaxial PKT machinegun. In addition, the turret has mounted on it a combination ground surveillance/air surveillance radar with a range of up to 20 km against ground targets and 30 km against aerial targets. The night vision suite has been improved, and a video camera system with a data link to higher headquarters has been added. The guns are equipped with a laser rangefinder that also doubles as a laser designator. The engine has been upgraded to a multifuel type. Sales were made only to Jordan and the Ukrainian armed forces.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This vehicle does not exist.

Notes: This light APC is basically an armored version of the DOZOR-A (see Ukrainian Light Unarmored Vehicles). It is thus rather like the various up-armored versions of the US HMMWV, but has more versions, including a basic APC version, VIP transport version, NBC reconnaissance version, armored ambulance, scout vehicle, etc. There are three choices of engine: 122 horsepower with a manual transmission, 136 horsepower with a manual transmission, or 197 horsepower with a choice of automatic or manual transmission. The armor is of aluminum and the body is rather boxy, with large bullet-resistant windows to the front and sides of the cab and another large bullet-resistant window in the rear door. There are two doors on the sides of the cab and a large door in the rear. Firing ports in the sides and rear of the vehicle are an option. The top of the vehicle has a hatch with a mount for a heavy machinegun or compatible weapon, or a lighter weapon if desired. (This is normally an NSVT.) This weapon may be aimed and fired from within the vehicle. The driver has night vision, the vehicle is equipped with GPS and two radios (one medium and one long-range), and has air conditioning and heating. The vehicle commander sits to the driver’s right. The front bumper has a winch with a capacity of 4.18 tons. Sales have been made to unnamed countries.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This vehicle does not exist.