The History of creation and Combat Use. Hardcover. 192 pages, format 265 x 205 mm. Text in Russian. Photos, pictures, schemes.
The machine was developed at GAZ by order of the Jordanian king, but the Arabs chose to release this car independently under the name of "Nimr", and in Russia serial production was established at the Arzamas machine-building plant. Today the family "Tigers" has exceeded 40 modifications, including armored for 5th grade ballistic protection of combat vehicles for the army, police and special forces, self-propelled anti-tank complex "Kornet-e" based on the car, command and staff vehicles. Today traces of the "Tigers" can be seen on the roads of Eurasia and in African savannas and the Latin American jungle. The author of this book is not only a professional expert in the field of armored military vehicles, but also was personally involved in the emergence of "Tigers" in the power structures of Russia. Color collector's edition illustrated with hundreds of exclusive drawings and photos.
Contents:
Prologue
How this "Tiger" vehicle program began
Where "Tigers" are making?
The design of the "Tiger" vehicle
Modifications of the "Tiger" vehicle
The future and prospects of "Tiger" Russian infantry mobility vehicle program
Experience of operation and combat use
Comparison with foreign analogues
"Tigers" abroad
Conclusion