Mabuta

The Mabuta (also known as Mobutu, Mabutu, Mobuta) suit is a Soviet made uniform that saw widespread use in the Soviet war in Afghanistan, mostly by VDV, DSHB and troops of the GRU. It was made in both summer and winter variants. It can easily been recognized because of the front thigh pockets.

Production started sometime after 1975 and seems to have continued with the second pattern until the end of the 1980's. The Splav VDV suit is very similar in design, also their Bekas style uniforms seem to have taken many inspirations.

1st pattern
Has exposed buttons, whilst the second pattern has covered.

2nd pattern
Has covered buttons, whilst the first pattern has exposed.

Winter
official name is Костюм зимний прыжковый для спецподразделений

1st pattern
Trousers have no front tight pockets.

Links

 * Winter Mabuta review by Vlad