BRDM-2 Armored Amphibious Reconnaissance Vehicle

The BRDM-2 fully armored, four-wheel-drive, amphibious reconnaissance vehicle, was designed in the early 1960's as a replacement for the BRDM-1. It has two-pairs of belly wheels,  centralized tire pressure regulation system and a single water jet for propulsion through water. The belly-wheels are chain driven and are lowered by the driver and give the BRDM-2 improved cross-country performance and the ability to cross ditches.

Technical data

Weight: 7 t
Length: 5.75 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.31 m
Crew: 4
Armament: 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Armor: up to 14 mm
Powerplant: GAZ-41, 8-cylinder V in-line gasoline engine, 140 hp at 3200 rpm each
Maximum Speed: land 95 kph, water 10 kph
Range: 750 km

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