:T-98 Kombat

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The T-98 Kombat is a wheeled armoured vehicle built by Kombat Armouring, a subsidiary of Laura Group, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The name ({{lang-rus|комбат|p=kɐmˈba:t|a=Ru-комбат.ogg}}), 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{{huh|date=August 2023}} transmission, and General Motors{{huh|date=August 2023}} heavy duty suspensions. All running gear and electronics are provided by General Motors. The two versions are:

• The “VIP”: has no frame and a monocoque double steel body. The highest protection level uses a composite armor of ceramic between steel layers. VIP Kombats have many options, including leather and wood interiors.
• The “Utility”: designed for special operations missions.

The armoured body is based on a "metal-ceramic sandwich with cellular filler" technology. The monocoque body provides protection against mine blasts. Kombat Armouring claims that the most highly armoured T-98 will protect occupants from bullets up to 12.7 mm, shotguns, mines and ramming.{{cite book |title=Top Gear Motor Mania |last=Berg |first=Ivan |author2=Nik Berg |year=2006 |publisher=BBC Books |location=London |isbn=0-563-49362-3 |pages=57 }}

A 340 hp V8 gives the lightest T-98 a top speed of 111 mph (180 km/h),{{cite web |author=Gary Spencer |date=November 6, 2009 |title=Dartz Kombat T-98 vs. Hummer H-1 |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10392160-48.html |access-date=January 26, 2013 |website=Cnet.com}} making it one of the fastest all-terrain armoured vehicles in the world.