RKhM-4-01 Russian 8x8 Amphibious CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle
RKhM-4-01
CBRN Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
RKhM-4-01 Russian 8x8 Amphibious CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle
Designation
RKhM-4-01
Alternate Designation
RKhM-4-01
Equipment Type
CBRN Vehicle
Manufacturer
Arzamas Machine Plant
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The RKhM-4 is designed for radiation and chemical agent reconnaissance day and night, under adverse meteorological conditions, in rough terrain when negotiating natural and artificial ground or water obstacles. The vehicle design is based on the BTR-80 APC. The RKhM-4-01 vehicle: carries out field radiation level metering conducts radioactivity testing of objects and samples; detects radiation (outside vehicle); carries out automatic atmosphere testing for contaminants; conducts periodic tests for air contamination and contamination of objects and samples; conducts sampling for radioactivity tests and contaminating substance tests; flags contaminated areas; advises of contamination in the area of patrolling; conducts terrain orientation in adverse terrain and weather conditions, day and night; conducts weather observations.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Engine
Water-cooled, V8 Diesel
Variants
RKhM-4
The RKhM-4 (Razvedyvatelnaya Khimicheskaya Mashina) chemical reconnaissance vehicle is fitted with various detection devices for the detection of radiation, biological and chemical agents.
RKhM-4-01
The RKhM-4-01 vehicle is an updated version of the RKhM-4. Biological, chemical and radiological detection equipment fitted to the RKhM-4-01 vehicle
RKhM-4-02
The RKhM-4-02 is another incremental update to the base vehicle.
RKhM-6
The RKhM-6, is another incremental update of the RKhM-4.
RPM-2
The RPM-2 (Razvedivatelno-Poiskovaya Mashina) radiation survey/reconnaissance vehicle is based on the RKhM-4.
System
Alternative Designation
RKhM-4-01
Type
CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle
Description
The RKhM-4-01 is designed for radiation and chemical agent reconnaissance day and night, under adverse meteorological conditions, in rough terrain when negotiating natural and artificial ground or water obstacles.
Manufacturer
Arzamas Machine Plant.
Configuration
8x8
Crew
3 ea
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.41 m
Weight, Combat
13.6 tons
CBRN Equipment
Dose Rate Meter
IMD-21B (IMD-1r) & DP-5V dose rate meter
Gas Detector
GSA-13 automatic gas detector
Chemical Alert System
SKhT chemical alert flare launcher with control panel
Gas Identifier
PGO-11 semiautomatic gas identifier
Sampling Equipment Kit
KPO-1 sampling equipment kit
Chemical Agent Detector
VPKhR chemical agent detector kit
Meteorology Kit
MK-3M meteorology kit
Warning Sign Kit
KZO-2 warning sign kit
Automotive
Engine Name
KamAZ-7403
Engine Type
Water-cooled, V8 Diesel
Automotive Performance
260 hp
Range, Cruising
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
80 km/h
Speed, Maximum Off-Road
60 km/h
Speed, Maximum Swim
10 km/h
Speed, Radiological Reconnaissance
30 km/h
Speed, Chemical Reconnaissance
10 km/h
Speed, Biological Reconnaissance
INA
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
2.0 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Communications
Primary
R-173
Secondary
R-163
Intercome
R-174
Main Weapons System
System
Name
1 x KPVT 14.5mm Heavy Machine Gun (KPV)
Type
Heavy Machine Gun (KPV)
Caliber
14.5mm mm
Manufacturer
V.A. Degtyarev Plant
In Service
1949-Present
Proliferated
Widely Proliferated
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Bangladesh
Benin
Bulgaria: locally produced
Cambodia
Cameroon
Congo
China: Type 56 machine gun, produced by Norinco
Cuba
Czechoslovakia (ex)
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland (KPVT)
Georgia
Guinea-Bissau
Hungary
India - Manufactured at Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
Iraq- Iraqi Armed Forces
Popular Mobilization Forces
Iraqi Kurdistan
Iran
Islamic State
Ivory Coast
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
Laos
Lebanon
Libya
Malawi
Mali - Armed and Security Forces of Mali
Malta - North Korea-made KPVs
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
North Korea
Nicaragua
Pakistan: Used by the Pakistan Army.
Panama
Poland
Romania: KPV and KPVT built under license
Russia
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
São Tomé and Príncipe
Serbia (KPVT)
Sierra Leone: Chinese QJG56 and Polish KPVT
Slovenia (KPVT)
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Syria
Togo
Ukraine
Yemen
Vietnam
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Length, Total
1.980 mm
Barrel Length
1,346 mm
Width
162 mm
Height
225 mm
Weight
49 kg
Rate of Fire
600 rds/min
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Effective Firing Range
3,000 m
Maximum Elevation
+60 deg
Minimum Elevation
-4 deg
Feed System
40-round belt
Sights
iron or optical
Ammunition
Name
INA
Type
API-T
Caliber
14.5 mm
Cartridge
14.5×114 mm
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
20 at 1,000 m/ 30 at 500 m
Basic Load
500 ea
Note
Additional Ammo includes: API, I-T
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) 7.62mm 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.
In Service
1961-present
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
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
Max Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Effective Rate of Fire
250-300 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
2,500 ea
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
INA
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
INA
Thermal Sight Gunner
INA
Gunner Day Sights
1P3-6, 1.2x/4x
Main Gun Stabilization
No
Infrared Searchlight
OU-3GA2M
Protection
Hull Armor
The front armor of the RkhM-4-01 protects against 12.7 mm rounds. All-round protection is against 7.62 mm rounds and artillery shell splinters.
Turret Armor
Protection against 12.7mm and shrapnel
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
INA
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes, Collective
Smoke Equipment
6 x 81-mm smoke grenade launchers
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.41 m
Weight
13600 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
CFE Treaty
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