Armored Vehicles

UAT.GYURZA-02

Also known as
  • UAT Gyurza 2
  • UAT Gyurza-2
  • Gyurza-2
  • Gurza-2

UAT.GYURZA-02 is a Ukrainian 4x4 MRAP-class armored vehicle developed by UKR ARMO TECH for protected troop transport, reconnaissance, patrol, and fire-support tasks. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence authorized the vehicle for operational use in 2025 and codified an upgraded version in 2026 with stronger suspension, higher payload, 360-degree crew protection, mine protection, and optional AI-assisted external monitoring.

UAT.GYURZA-02, 4x4 MRAP-class armored personnel carrier, Armored Vehicles
Image source: UKR ARMO TECH: UAT.GYURZA-02 product page

Role in Conflicts

Turret and Sensor Options

The GYURZA-02 family is marketed in configurations with or without a rotating weapon turret. UKR ARMO TECH's product page describes a remote-controlled weapon station with day/night optics, laser rangefinder, fire-control computer, moving-target engagement capability, and a 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine-gun fit. The same page also describes four-camera observation for day and night driving, integrated electronic-warfare equipment for FPV-drone threat protection, and optional AI-supported external monitoring.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Ukraine
Type
4x4 MRAP-class armored personnel carrier
Service note
2025-present
Designer
UKR ARMO TECH design and engineering division
Designed
2024-2025 development from combat-experience-driven UKR ARMO TECH armored-vehicle work
Produced
2025-present
Number built
Not publicly identified

Specifications

Crew and troop capacity
10 passengers plus driver in the base personnel-carrier configuration
Configuration
4x4 custom UAT-designed chassis with integrated winch
Curb weight
14,000 +/- 200 kg
Gross vehicle weight
18,000 +/- 200 kg; upgraded 2026 version described as just over 18 tonnes
Payload
2 tonnes in the 2025 presentation; 2.5 tonnes for the upgraded 2026 version
Dimensions
7,140 mm length; 2,600 mm width; 3,500 mm height with weapon station; 2,820 mm height without weapon station
Engine
Cummins ISDe 8.9-liter turbodiesel rated at 400 hp on the manufacturer product page
Transmission
6-speed automatic Allison 3200 SP
Maximum speed
Up to 110 km/h on highway
Range
Up to 1,000 km off-road on manufacturer data; 1,200 km cruising range for the upgraded 2026 version
Ground clearance
379 +/- 10 mm; 380 mm for the upgraded 2026 version
Protection
STANAG 4569 Level 2/3 ballistic protection areas and Level 3 underbody mine protection against up to 8 kg anti-tank mine charge
Armament option
Remote-controlled weapon station with 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun and 300-round ammunition
Sensors and mission equipment
Day/night observation cameras, night driving aids, optional AI-supported external monitoring, and electronic-warfare equipment for FPV-drone threat protection
Protection and Mobility Package

GYURZA-02 combines an in-house UAT chassis with protected troop capacity, mine resistance, run-flat tires, central tire inflation, and mission equipment intended for road and off-road movement under wartime threat.

Crew and passengers

The manufacturer describes the base vehicle as a 10+1 personnel carrier for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other defense and security units.

Protection

Manufacturer data lists STANAG 4569 Level 2/3 ballistic protection areas and underbody mine protection against an anti-tank mine charge up to 8 kg.

Mobility

The product page lists a custom 4x4 chassis, independent double-wishbone suspension, 110 km/h highway speed, run-flat tires, and central tire inflation.

Timeline

UAT.GYURZA-02 Key Events

  1. GYURZA-02 shown at IDEX 2025

    Defense Express reported UKR ARMO TECH's IDEX 2025 presentation of UAT.GYURZA-02 and UAT-TISA, identifying GYURZA-02 as a new MRAP-market entrant shaped by Ukrainian combat experience.

    Sources: Defense Express: GYURZA-02 premieres at IDEX 2025

  2. Authorized for Ukrainian Defence Forces use

    Ukraine's Ministry of Defence announced that UAT.GYURZA-02 and Varta-2 had been codified and authorized for operational use within the Defence Forces of Ukraine.

    Sources: Ukraine MoD: Two new MRAP-class additions

  3. Upgraded version codified

    The Ministry of Defence codified an upgraded UAT.GYURZA-02 with reinforced suspension, 2.5-ton payload, 380 mm ground clearance, 1,200 km cruising range, STANAG 4569 Level 3A/3B mine protection, and optional AI-enabled situational-awareness software.

    Sources: Ukraine MoD: Upgraded UAT.GYURZA-02 codified

Media

UAT.GYURZA-02 Images

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Source: UKR ARMO TECH: UAT.GYURZA-02 product page
UAT.GYURZA-02, 4x4 MRAP-class armored personnel carrier, Armored Vehicles - view 2
Source: UKR ARMO TECH: UAT.GYURZA-02 product page
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Sources

UKR ARMO TECH: UAT.GYURZA-02 product pagePublisher: UKR ARMO TECH | Note: Supports manufacturer identity, mission description, crew capacity, chassis, dimensions, powertrain, protection, armament option, sensor suite, image provenance, and technical specifications. | Accessed: 2026-07-06Ukraine MoD: Two new MRAP-class additionsPublisher: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine | Note: Supports 2014 Russia-Ukraine War direct-use context: UAT.GYURZA-02 was codified and authorized for operational use within the Defence Forces of Ukraine during the ongoing war. | Accessed: 2026-07-06Ukraine MoD: Upgraded UAT.GYURZA-02 codifiedPublisher: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine | Note: Supports upgraded 2026 specifications, crew-protection changes, reinforced suspension, increased payload, 1,200 km range, 110 km/h maximum speed, STANAG 4569 Level 3A/3B mine protection, turret/no-turret configurations, and AI-enabled monitoring option. | Accessed: 2026-07-06Defense Express: GYURZA-02 premieres at IDEX 2025Publisher: Defense Express | Note: Supports manufacturer and IDEX 2025 presentation context, 2025-era specifications, and 2014 Russia-Ukraine War direct-use context through reporting that Gyurza-family armored vehicles were used by Ukrainian military and security forces and pushed into assault-support roles at the front. | Accessed: 2026-07-06Militarnyi: UkrArmoTech presented UAT-TISA and GYURZA-02Publisher: Militarnyi | Note: Supports IDEX 2025 product-line context and independent reporting that GYURZA-02 was shown by UkrArmoTech alongside UAT-TISA. | Accessed: 2026-07-06