BTR-82A - Fully Amphibious Armoured Personnel Carrier

Описание: BTR-82 fully BTR-82A - The armoured hull of the BTR-82 is made up of Kevlar laminated synthetic material to provide more ballistic protection. The reinforced floor with multi layers offers protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mine blasts. The spall liners inside the vehicle armour also protect the crew against explosion.
The APC features a special suspension with energy-absorbing properties to provide increased protection for the personnel from mine blasts. It is also fitted with an overpressure nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection system.
The original armament is retained but is now installed in the BPPU turret of the BTR-80A/BTR-82A. The prototype of the BTR-82 was shown for the first time in November 2009. The gunner’s station is equipped with TKN-4GA day / night fire control system. The advanced communications and topographic maps for the commander. The TKN-AI surveillance camera with laser range finder ensures the commander to detect enemy targets within the range of 3km.
The armoured vehicle is fitted with an improved fire extinguishing system, new R-168-25-U2 radio station, Trona-1 topographic orientation system, and night-vision systems. The Trona-1 improves navigation by integrating the BTR-82A’s navigation system with the receiver of Navstar GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation systems.

BTR-82A - latest production version developed based on the design of BTR-80A, with improved armour, spall liners, more modern night vision device TKN-4GA-02, 30 mm gun 2A72 dual-feed automatic cannon (a lighter, less complex cousin of the 2A42) that can fire armour piercing-tracer (AP-T) projectiles, high-explosive fragmentation-incendiary (HEF-I) and high-explosive-tracer (HE-T) ammunition, equipped secondary armament with the 7.62mm PKTM coaxial machine gun. The turret incorporates two-axis stabilisation, new sighting channels, and three forward-facing 81mm smoke grenade launchers on each side. The firing elevation ranges from -7° to +70°, GLONASS navigation system and a more powerful engine of 300 hp. This is an advanced 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC), the being manufactured by Military Industrial Company of Russia for use by the armies of Russia and Kazakhstan. The prototype of the BTR-82A was shown for the first time in November 2009. The Ministry of Defense of Russia has formally adopted the armored personnel carrier BTR-82A. The corresponding order was signed by Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu in early 2013. Russia will integrate the AU-220M Baikal remote turret to the BTR-82A fitted with the AK-257 naval cannon firing the 57x348SR mm round at 120 rpm. This APC has 7.65m length, 2.9m width and 2.8m height, it weigths is 15,400kg and accommodates up to three crew and seven troops. The cabin is fitted with new seating and air-conditioning system to provide more comfort for the occupants.
The BTR-82A is powered by KAMAZ 740.14-300 turbo diesel engine, which generates a power of 300hp. The vehicle can accomplish a maximum speed of 100km/h on road and has a maximum range of 600km. The upgraded transmission components ensure increased average speed on uneven surfaces.
The fully amphibious vehicle also integrates a central tyre-pressure monitoring system and is propelled by a water-jet when on the water.

BTR-82AM - refurbished BTR-80 to the level of BTR-82A. Distinguished by a closed (welded) embrasure in the frontal part of the vehicle. The first batch was delivered in 2013. Used by naval infantry.

BTR-87 - Modification of the BTR-82A that relocates the engine compartment to the front-right part of the hull, allowing troops to disembark through rear and roof hatches.

BTR-82V - BTR-80 featuring hull upgraded to BTR-82A-level with 14.5 mm heavy machine gun in a manned turret. Development in accordance with terms issued by the Russian National Guard.

Specifications :
Weight : 13.6 tonnes (15.0 tons)
Length : 7.7 m (25.3 ft)
Width : 2.9 m (9.5 ft)
Height : 2.41 m (7.9 ft)
Crew : 3 (+7 passengers)
Main armament :
14.5 mm KPVT machine gun or 30mm 2A72 automatic cannon
Secondary armament :
7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine : diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW)
Power/weight : 19 hp/tonne
Suspension : wheeled 8×8
Operational range : 600 km (372.8 mi)
Speed : 80-90 km/h (49.7–55.9 m/h) , swim 10 km/h (6.2 m/h)