Notes: This
is a Romanian modification of the TAB-71 APC, used as a recovery and repair
vehicle for TAB-71 formations. This is a modification of the TAB-71; the TAB-71
was replaced by the TAB-77, but the TERA-71L was retained. Testing was done by
Turkey, but the TERA-71L was ultimately rejected by the Turkish Army.
This vehicle
retains its turret, adding a crane in the center left of the vehicle with a
capacity of 6.5 tons. The crane is swung forward when not in use. Also in the
center is winch able to pull 5.5 tons, or double that with block and tackle, or
quadruple that with a second set of block and tackle. This is normally led out
the rear (though it can be led out the front); there is another identical winch
in the front of the vehicle. It
carries a large selection of vehicle tools (basic tools, power hand tools,
wheeled vehicle tools, small arms tools, electrical repair tools, and electronic
repair tools) to repair the TAB-71 series, as well as spare parts.
Under the nose is a hydraulic stabilizer that is lowered when using the
crane (though it is not a blade). The rear of the hull is also reworked,
allowing for a rudder/waterjet, large doors on the center of the deck, and a
large flat cargo area on the rear of the deck. In the center of the vehicle is a
large open area that is the primary work area; this area also has a seat for the
crane operator. The front has an
enclosed area which is armored on all sides, this contains seats for the two
mechanics behind the driver facing the rear as well as the stand for the
commander in the turret. The driver
is on the front left side, as on the TAB-71.
The enclosed area has NBC Overpressure and a heater.
The vehicle has
two Saviem 797-05 132-horsepower diesel engines with a manual transmission.
There is a small hatch between the second and third roadwheels; this is
similar to a BTR-70s "suicide door," being a small door that is inadvisable to
use when the vehicle is in motion.
On the front of the vehicle, near each fender, is a cluster of four smoke
grenade launchers.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$178,888 |
D, A |
5 tons |
10.5 tons |
4 |
9 |
Passive IR (D, C) |
Shielded (Front Section Only) |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
190/96 |
52/26/7 |
290 |
97 |
CiH |
W(4) |
TF2 TS2
TR2 HF3
HS3 HR2 |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
+1 |
Basic |
PKMS (C) |
3000x7.62mm |
TERA-77L
Notes:
This is a Romanian modification of the TAB-77, to make it into a recovery
and repair vehicle. Thusfar, few
are used by Romania, and the only foreign sales have been to Libya; the status
of Libyan examples is of course in question.
The TERA-77L has
a crane in the center left of the vehicle with a capacity of 7.5 tons, and can
lift an entire TAB-77 power pack (about 4 tons). It has a longer reach due to
the size of the crane being enlarged. The crane is swung forward when not in
use. Also in the center is winch able to pull 6.5 tons, or double that with
block and tackle, or quadruple that with a second set of block and tackle. This
is normally led out the rear (though it can be led out the front); there is
another identical winch in the front of the vehicle.
It carries a large selection of vehicle tools (basic tools, power hand
tools, wheeled vehicle tools, small arms tools, electrical repair tools, and
electronic repair tools) to repair the TAB-71 series, as well as spare parts and
a spare tire. Under the nose is a
dozer blade, primarily for stabilization when using the crane, though it can be
used for recovery of vehicles, clearing obstacles, or digging major fighting
positions. The rear left contains
the capstan for one winch; the other is in the front.
The middle section is a work area and is enclosed; on the roof is a hatch
with all-around vision blocks for the crane operator.
The vehicle has
two Saviem 797-05 132-horsepower diesel engines with a manual transmission.
There is a small hatch between the second and third roadwheels; this is
similar to a BTR-70s "suicide door," being a small door that is inadvisable to
use when the vehicle is in motion.
On the front of the vehicle, near each fender, is a cluster of four smoke
grenade launchers. The rear of the hull is also reworked, allowing for a
rudder/waterjet. There are two large doors on the center of the deck, and a
large flat cargo area on the rear of the deck. The commander has a hatch with no
weapon mount, and the driver is in his usual place on the front left.
Hatches for the driver and commander open to the front.
The entire vehicle is NBC shielded and has an NBC Overpressure system and
a heater.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$80,698 |
D, A |
5 tons |
12.25 tons |
4 |
8 |
Passive IR (D) |
Shielded |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
168/85 |
47/23/6 |
290 |
98 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF3 HS3
HR2 |