BTR-3U Ukrainian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
BTR-3U
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
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Basic Information
Name
BTR-3U Ukrainian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
BTR-3U
Alternate Designation
BTR-3U
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau
Date of Introduction
2001
Description
The BTR-3U Ukrainian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) was jointly developed in 2000 by Ukrainian and Emirati companies as a private venture. It can be seen as an improved variant of the Soviet BTR-80 APC.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Engine
Diesel (326 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Range
600.0 km
Variants
BTR-3E1K
Command Vehicle.
BTR-3E
With UTD-20 engine.
BTR-3E1
Export variant, fitted with BM-3 Shturm turret and new engine.
BTR-3E ARV
Recovery vehicle with winch, crane and dozer blade.
BTR-3E 90
Heavy fire support vehicle with 90mm Cockerill main gun.
BTR-3E1D
Is an improved Ukrainian version.
BTR-3EU1
A version developed for Ukrainian Armed Forces.
BTR-3E
Fire support vehicle, fitted with turret-mounted Cockerill 90 mm gun.
BTR-3BR
Armored recovery vehicle.
BTR-3K
A command post carrier.
BTR-3S
Armored ambulance.
BTR-3RK
Anti-tank missile carrier.
BTR-3M1
Is a 81/82 mm mortar carrier.
BTR-3M2
Is a 120 mm mortar carrier.
BTR-3DA
A version with improved protection.
BTR-3DA70
A version which used automotive components from the older BTR-70 APC.
System
Alternative Designation
BTR-3U
Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau
Family
BTR Series
Configuration
Wheeled 8 x 8
Crew
3 ea
Passenger Capacity
6 ea
Dimensions
Length
7.65 m
Width
2.932 m
Height
2.84 m
Weight, Combat
16,400 kg
Ground Clearance
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
BF6M1015
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
326 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio
25.90 hp/t
Fuel Capacity
INA
Electrical System
24V
Steering
power-assisted on front four wheels
Maximum Land Speed
95 km/h
Maximum Water Speed
8-10 km/h
Range
600 km
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Obstacle
0.70 m
Trench
1.80 m
Main Weapon System
Armament Module
1 x Shkval Armament Module. The Shkval is an integrated, modular weapon station intended for application on a wide range of armored vehicles. It was developed by the State Scientific Technical Centre of Artillery & Rifle Arms of Ukraine. The Shkval turret includes KBA-2/ZTM-1 30mm cannon, KT-7.62 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, AGS-17 30mm automatic grenade launcher, and anti-tank missile launchers. Optionally its modular design allows replacement of guns, grenade launchers and missiles by others that better suit the customer's requirements. This weapon station has been designed for operation by a single person. The rotating Shkval weapon station carries 350 30mm rounds, 2,500 7.62mm rounds and 29 ready-to-fire grounds for the 30mm grenade launcher with an 89 additional rounds in reserve. The weapon station also carries two side-mounted wire-guided Red Arrow 8 (HJ-8) or Konkurs anti-tank missiles. The module is fitted with an stabilized fire control system with an operating range of 4,000 or 700 meters at daylight or night respectively. as well as six (3+3) 81mm smoke/aerosol grenade launchers.
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection against 7.62 mm ball rounds and artillery shell splinters.
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2010/03/first-apc-8x8-from-ukraine-to-north.html; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kharkiv_Morozov_BTR-3E1_APC_(9689290574).jpg; https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_ukrainian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/btr-3u_guardian_apc_8x8_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_technical_data_sheet_specifications_uk.html;
Details
Country of Origin
Ukraine
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.65 m
Width
2.93 m
Height
2.84 m
Weight
16400 kg
Operators (10)
Ukraine
Azerbaijan
Chad
Ecuador
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Myanmar
Nigeria
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
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