BRDM-2 Russian 4x4 Amphibious Armored Scout Car
BRDM-2
Amphibious Scout Car
Other
Basic Information
Name
BRDM-2 Russian 4x4 Amphibious Armored Scout Car
Designation
BRDM-2
Alternate Designation
BRDM-2; BTR-40PB; BTR-40P-2; GAZ 41-08
Equipment Type
Amphibious Scout Car
Manufacturer
GAZ
Date of Introduction
1962
Description
Hezbollah Proliferation. The BRDM-2 Russian 4x4 Amphibious Armored Scout Car is an amphibious armored patrol car used by Russia and the former Soviet Union. It was also known under the designations BTR-40PB, BTR-40P-2, and GAZ 41-08. This vehicle, like many other Soviet designs, has been exported extensively and is in use in at least 38 countries. It was intended to replace the earlier BRDM-1, compared to which had improved amphibious capabilities and better armament. The BRDM-2 has a crew of four: a driver, a co-driver, a commander, and a gunner. It has two pairs of chain-driven belly wheels lowered by the driver, which allow trench crossing just like its predecessor, and a centralized tire pressure regulation system, which can be used to adjust the tire pressure of all four tires or individual tires while the vehicle is in motion to suit to the ground conditions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Engine
Gasoline (140 hp)
Max Speed
90.0 km/h
Range
750.0 km
Variants
BRDM-2
The BRDM-2 is the basic variant of the family. It is designed to conduct long-range passive reconnaissance and more aggressive reconnaissance when accompanied by heavier armored vehicles.
BRDM-2M
The BRDM-2M is a modernised variant of the BRDM-2. It is equipped with improved systems over the original to ensure that the vehicle could perform in a modern battlespace.
BRDM-2L1
The BRDM-2L1 is a modernised BRDM-2 in service with Ukraine.
BRDM-3
The BRDM-3 carries the 9P137 Konkurs ATGM system, which fires the 9M113 missile series. It is designed to provide a tank-destroyer function for reconnaissance formations.
BRDM-2K
There is also a BRDM-2 (command), which retains the turret and is called the BRDM-2K (Kommandnyi). It is equipped with a collapsible telescopic antenna on the right side of the hull and has an additional whip antenna on the left side of the hull.
BRDM-2-RKhb
This is a radiobiological-chemical-biological reconnaissance vehicle, which is easily distinguishable from the basic vehicle by two rectangular racks, which contain lane-marking poles with pennants on either side of the hull at the rear.
BRDM-2U
INA
The BRDM-2U is a command vehicle with three separate variants, the service status of all three is uncertain.
BRDM-2ZS
The BRDM-2ZS (Zvukovetsatelnaya stantsiya) was equipped with loud speakers and used for Psyops or more often to influence a local population and inform them of impending attacks.
Model 96i
The Model 96i featured a new Iveco 165 hp diesel engine.
Model 97
The Model 97 was built on the work of the Model 96i. It includes a roof-mounted 9K111 series ATGM system, and the KPVT is replaced by a 12.7 mm NSTV weapon.
SA-9
The SA-9 is a short-range air defence (SHORAD) vehicle based around the Strela-1 missile system.
Cayman
The Cayman (also spelt Caiman or Kaiman) is a deep modernisation of the BRDM-2 developed and produced by the 140th Repair Plant under the guidance of the Military Industrial Committee of Belarus.
BRDM-2RKh
BRDM-2RKh (khimicheskaya razvedivatel’naya mashina) – radiological-chemical reconnaissance vehicle with two KZO-2 rectangular dispensers for emplacing warning poles and flags around contaminated areas. The pole/flag dispensers are located on the rear corners of the vehicle's hull. The dispensers are normally covered with canvas and when required are positioned vertically over the rear of the vehicle. The specialized equipment consist of an automatic gas detector GSA-12, a dosimeter DP-5V, a röntgenmeter DP-3B, decontamination apparatus DK-4K and semi-automatic detection devices PPKhR and VPKhR. The vehicle retains the original armament. The regimental chemical defence platoon and the divisional-level chemical defence company use it, as the does divisional reconnaissance battalion. It was also known under designations BRDM-2RKhA, BTR-40P-2RKh and BTR-40PB-RKh.
System
Alternative Designation
BRDM-2; BTR-40PB; BTR-40P-2; GAZ 41-08
Type
Amphibious scout car
Manufacturer
Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (GAZ) in Nizhny Novgorod
Proliferation
Hezbollah
Family
BRDM Series
Crew
4 ea (driver, commander, radio operator-observer, gunner)
Passenger Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Length
5.75 m
Width
2.35 m
Height
2.31 m
Wheelbase
3.1 m
Track
1.84 m
Weight, Combat
7,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
GAZ-41
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Power
140 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio
20 hp/t
Fuel Capacity
290 liters
Electrical System
24 V
Suspension
semi-elliptical springs with hydraulic shock-absorbers
Range
750 km
Speed, Maximum Road
90 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
45 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
10 km/h
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.4 m
Trench
1.25 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Communications
Primary
R-173
Secondary
R-163
Intercome
R-174
Primary Weapon System
System
Name
1 x KPVT 14.5mm Heavy Machine Gun (KPV)
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
14.5 mm
Manufacturer
V.A. Degtyarev Plant
In Service
1949-Present
Total Length
1,980 mm
Barrel Length
1,346 mm
Width
162 mm
Height
225 mm
Weight
49 kg
Maximum Elevation
+60 deg
Minimum Elevation
-4 deg
Max Rate of Fire
600 rds/min
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Effective Firing Range
3,000 m
Feed System
40-round belt
Sights
iron or optical
Ammunition
Type
INA
Caliber
API-T
Muzzle Velocity
1,005 m/s
Effective Range (Day)
2,000 m
Effective Range (Night)
INA
Tactical Range
1,500-2,000 m
Armor Penetration
20mm at 1,000 m/ 30mm at 500 m
Basic Load
2,000 Rounds ea
Note
Additional Ammo includes: API, I-T
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Function
In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces.
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
In Service
1961-present
Proliferation
+ 1 Million
Length, Total
1,203 mm
Length, Barrel
605 mm
Weight (Gun Only)
9 kg
Weight (Tripod Only)
7.7 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Effective Rate of Fire
250-300 rds/min
Max Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Effective Firing Range (With Sight Adjustments)
100-1,500 m
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Ammunition
Name
57-N-323S
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR km
Muzzle Velocity
855 m/s
Accuracy of fire at 300 m
90 mm
Basic Load
2,000 ea
Fire Control
Laser Target Desinator
INA
Computerized FCS
No
Main Gun Stabilization
INA
Rangefinder
INA
Infrared Searchlight
No
Gunner Day Sight
PP-61AM Sight with a field of view of 23 deg and a acquisition range of 2,000 meters
Commander Fires the Gun
No
Protection
Armor
The BRDM-2 is built from welded steel armor that varies in thickness from 10 mm at the front to 6 mm. This is sufficient to protect against standard 7.62 mm rounds fired at the front of the vehicle from most ranges and against the same projectiles fired at the sides of the vehicle from a range of 100 m.
Applique Armor
Available
Active Protection System
INA
NBC Protection
Yes, Collective
Smoke Equipment
Yes, can be fitted with smoke grenades to obscure the vehicle from view.
IR Signature
INA
Firing Ports
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Scout Cars
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Scout Cars
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.75 m
Width
2.35 m
Height
2.31 m
Weight
7000 kg
Operators (50)
Russia
Ukraine
Poland
North Korea
Serbia
Belarus
Angola
Armenia
Benin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo, Republic of the
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Georgia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iraq
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lesotho
Libya
Madagascar
Mali
Moldova
Mongolia
Myanmar
Namibia
Palestine
Peru
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Turkmenistan
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Non-State Actors
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