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Floating armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle BRDM-2
Designed in 1962. It was mass-produced from 1963 to 1989. It was in service with the Soviet Army. Used in battles in the Republic of Afghanistan.
The performance characteristics of the BRDM-2
Mass – 7 tons
The crew – 4 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 5750 x 2350 x 2310 mm.
Armament: machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 14.5 mm., Ammunition – 500 rounds
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., ammunition – 2000 rounds
Armor protection – 10 mm.
Engine power – 140 horsepower
Maximum speed – 95 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 750 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 10 km / h
Design features
Base – BRDM.
General layout – the power plant is located at the rear.
Armament – coaxial machine gun installation with manual guidance drives, periscope sight.
Protection – a closed sealed enclosure of armored sheets, welded; conical turret.
Chassis – eight-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled carburetor engine; differentials of both bridges are self-locking, cam, increased friction; main gears are hypoid; telescopic shock absorbers; there is a radio station, navigation equipment, a radiometer.