AG-23: Unique Russian Six-Wheeled Transporter for the Front Line
In the conditions of positional combat operations, the issue of supplying forward positions becomes acute. A group of Russian engineers led by Alexey Garagashyan presented a unique forward-edge transporter "AG-23", created specifically for the delivery of cargo, evacuation of the wounded and the transfer of personnel in the combat zone.
The vehicle's design is carefully thought out for operation in the most challenging conditions. A low profile, no suspension and six wheels with hard tires allow the transporter to overcome swampy terrain, deep ruts and even water obstacles. The body, welded from steel sheets, provides minimal visibility and protection from fragments, and a winch in the basic configuration helps get out of the most difficult areas.
In turn, the main feature of the AG-23 is its maintainability. Open drive chains that can be replaced in the field and the absence of complex units reduce the risk of breakdowns. Even if the tires are damaged, the machine remains mobile thanks to rigid wheels that do not lose shape when shot through.
Recent tests of the transporter were conducted on routes simulating real frontline conditions: spring thaw, forest blockages and old craters. According to the developers, the machine has proven itself to be a reliable tool where conventional equipment gets stuck.
The speed of the AG-23 does not exceed 40 km/h, but for a transporter of this class, cross-country ability is more important than dynamics. Its weight of 700 kg allows it to be transported by a crew.
Several such vehicles have already been delivered to one of the units participating in the SVO. As the military notes, such solutions are critically important for maintaining the mobility of units in difficult terrain.
Unlike civilian all-terrain vehicles, the AG-23 was created with an eye to survivability in real combat conditions, where each element of the design is tested not at the proving ground, but under fire.
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