Tatrapan
# Tatrapan

The Tatrapan is a 6x6 special military vehicle produced by the Slovak defence industry company VYVOJ Martin Developed for various utilization by Slovak armed forces as well as export purposes.

## Design

Tatrapan is an armoured off-road vehicle built on the military version of the Tatra 815 chassis. The vehicle has a cab for a driver and a commander of the vehicle and a superstructure body which can be modified and equipped for various applications. The superstructure body is designed as an autonomous unit and its crew can work independently also as a permanent autonomous station. Quick release clamps with centering pins provide a means for fastening the body, thus enabling application of various bodies on a single chassis. Maximum time required to replace a body is 60 minutes.

A specially constructed V-shaped bottom provides increased protection against mine explosions.

## Versions

* Tatrapan Zasa - Personnel carrier
* Tatrapan AMB - Ambulance version
* Tatrapan VSRV - Command post vehicle
* Tatrapan MOD - Version with Deutz engine and automatic transmission

## Service

The first Tatrapan prototype entered service in 1994. Till 2009, there were about 50 vehicles produced for the Slovak and Cypriot National Guard armies.

## Operators

* Slovakia: 70+
* Cyprus: small number
* Indonesia: Marine Corps
