At the end of last year, new off-road vehicles arrived at the regional headquarters. The expedition, which will show what they can do, is scheduled to end in ten days.
“This technique has already proven itself in practice. The expedition route is complex, passing through winter roads, ice, taiga and off-road conditions,” said Valeri Komarov, head of the Yakut search and rescue team of the regional department of Russia. Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The Burlak has a 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine, independent suspension and full six-wheel locking. The ATVs have low-pressure tires and each is equipped with an electric winch.
The cars measure 3.2 meters high, seven meters long and 2.9 meters wide and can reach a maximum speed of up to 50 kilometers per hour. In addition, “Burlak” knows how to swim. Seven rescuers can live in the cabin of the car and it has everything necessary for an autonomous life.
