T-98 Kombat

The name (Russian: комбат, IPA: [kɐmˈba:t] ⓘ), is shorthand for "komandir batalyona" (командир батальона - battalion commander).

There are two basic versions of the T-98 Kombat based on General Motors components, including an 8.1 litre Vortec engine, Allison[clarification needed] transmission, and General Motors[clarification needed] heavy duty suspensions.

The two versions are: The armoured body is based on a "metal-ceramic sandwich with cellular filler" technology.

[1] A 340 hp V8 gives the lightest T-98 a top speed of 111 mph (180 km/h),[2] making it one of the fastest all-terrain armoured vehicles in the world.

Most are VIP versions sold to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, Russia, Mauritius, and the US.

"T-98 Kombat" Car. 2011