IMR-2M Russian Heavy Combat Engineering Vehicle

IMR-2M

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Basic Information

Name

IMR-2M Russian Heavy Combat Engineering Vehicle

Designation

IMR-2M

Alternate Designation

IMR-2M

Equipment Type

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Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

1987

Description

A simplified model of IMR-2 without the mine-clearing system. Entered service in 1987. The purpose of the IMR-2M obstacle-clearing vehicle is to provide for the free movement of troops across. zones of destruction, including areas affected by nuclear attacks. Based on the chassis of the T-72A tank, the vehicle mounts the following equipment: a versatile dozer blade, a telescoping boom furnished with a multipurpose attachment, and a mine dredger, type KMT. The IMR-2M obstacle-clearing vehicle is noted for an 80-fold attenuation of gamma radiation.

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Engine Diesel (840 hp)

NBC Protection Yes

Variants

IMR First version of combat engineering vehicle built on T-54/55 medium battle tank chassis, powered by a V-55 diesel engine developing 520 hp.

IMR-2M1 Simplified model without the mine-clearing system. Entered service in 1982. Based on T-72A tank hull.

IMR-2M2 Improved version that is better suited for operations in dangerous situations, for example in contaminated areas. It entered service in 1990 and has a modified crane arm with bucket instead off the pincers.

IMR-2MA Latest version with bigger operator's cabin armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun NSV.

Klin-1 Remote controlled IMR-2

IMR-3M Combat engineering vehicle built on the T-90 main battle tank chassis. The vehicle is 9,320 mm long, 3,500 mm wide and 3,430 mm high and weighs 49.5 t with the KMT-RZ minesweeping device. The IMR-3M is powered by an 840-hp V-84MS multifuel diesel engine, producing a maximum speed of 60 km/h and a range of 500 km. The baseline AEV is fitted with a U-type dozer blade, jib-type crane with an excavator bucket, and minesweeping plow. A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear [CBRN] reconnaissance device, smokescreen generator, advanced signal suite and automatic fire extinguisher are fitted. The IMR-3M is armed with an NSVT 12.7 mm heavy machine gun [HMG] in a remotely controlled station. Production started in 2016 and is currently ongoing.

System

Alternative Designation IMR-2M

Description Heavy Combat engineering vehicle

Chassis T-90

Blade Rate 350 m3/hr

Boom Capacity 2 tons

Bulldozer Position Front

Bulldozer Position Grading Yes

Bulldozer Position Road Clearning/Building Yes

Crew 2 ea

Dozer Blade (front mounted) Yes

Earth displacement 300 m3/hr

Excavation Rate 0.35 km/hr

Hourly Capacity ditch digging 9 m3/hr

Hourly Capacity filling ditches INA

Lane Clearing Rate AT Mines 6 km/hr

NBC Protection Yes

Number of Rollers per set 2 ea

Operating Depth, solid 1.3 m

Operating Depth frozen 1.1 m

Operating Speed, Bulldozer 10 km/h

Operating Speed, snow 9 km/h

Operating Speed, road building 8 km/h

Operating Speed, with trees 8 km/h

Proliferation Limited Proliferation

Reach 8.4 m

Ripper Yes

Rotary Crane Capacity 2 tons

Time from Travel to Operating Position 6 min

Total Number of Rollers 2 ea

Trench Crossing 1.57 m

Trenching Machine Yes

Weight, Combat 44.3 tons

Width 3.73 m

Scrapper Yes

Pit Depth 2.5 m

Boom Specifications

Height, Overall INA

Length, Boom 8.4 m

Length, Overall INA

Width, Blade INA

Width, Overall INA

Boom Capacity 2 tons

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 840 hp

Fording Depth 1.2 m

Range, Cruising 500 km

Speed 60 km/h

Speed , Average Cross 8 km/h

Speed, Maximum Road 60 km/h

Speed, Maximum Swim 10 km/h

Vertical Step INA

Communications

Radio

Name R-173

Intercom

Name R-174

Main Weapon System

System

Name 1 x PKT 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun

Type General-Purpose Machine Gun

Caliber 7.62 mm

Muzzle Velocity INA

Range, Maximum Effective, Day 1,000 m

Range, Maximum Effective, On the Move 450 m

Range, Maximum Effective, Night 800 m

Sights Iron Sights

Protection

Active Protection System INA

Armor, Applique Available

Armor, Explosive Reactive No

Armor, Turret Front INA

NBC Protection Yes

Protection Protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters

Smoke Equipment Yes

Survivability Equipment INA

Image Sources

Notes https://www.armyrecognition.com/imr-2_variants_series_engineer_armoured_vehicle/imr-2m_imr-2m1_combat_engineer_obstacle_clearing_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specification.html;

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Route Clearing Vehicles

Land > Engineer Systems > Route Clearing Vehicles

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

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Width

3.73 m

Height

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Weight

44300 kg

Operators (2)

Russia

CFE Treaty

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