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Land ForcesRussia

Z-STS Akhmat

6x6 mine resistant ambush protectedFielded 2022Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Length 8.43 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type6x6 mine resistant ambush protected
Date of introduction2022
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerRemdiesel PlantMed[1]
Configuration6x6Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length8.43 m28 ftMed[1]
Width2.55 m8 ftMed[1]
Height3.1 m10 ftMed[1]
Weight18 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power260 hpMed[1]
Cruising range1,000 km621 mi · 540 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.75 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorThe Z-STS is designed to provide a comparable level of protection against 7.62 mm caliber rounds. Its V-shaped undercarriage is intended to protect against blasts equivalent to 6 kg of TNT, with safety seats incorporated to enhance occupantMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Summary

The Z-STS Akhmat Russian 6x6 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) was introduced in 2022 to meet the security needs of the Chechen security services, necessitating a rapidly producible and deployable transport solution.

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Sources
  1. Z-STS Akhmat Russian 6x6 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import