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* {{MYA}} - 210 BTR-3U (1000 ordered)<ref>http://www.amnesty-eu.org/static/documents/Final_Germany_Burma_China.rtf</ref>
* {{MYA}} - 210 BTR-3U (1000 ordered)<ref>http://www.amnesty-eu.org/static/documents/Final_Germany_Burma_China.rtf</ref>
* {{NGR}} - 30 BTR-3UN, 6 BTR-3UK, 4 BTR-3UR and 7 BTR-3E/14.5 <ref name="UN arms"/>
* {{NGR}} - 30 BTR-3UN, 6 BTR-3UK, 4 BTR-3UR and 7 BTR-3E/14.5 <ref name="UN arms"/>
* {{THA}} - 96 BTR-3E1 delivered, 120 more on order<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/news/14236218.html Украина выиграла тендер на поставку 200 танков «Оплот» в Таиланд] Segodnya.ua]</ref>
* {{THA}} - 96 BTR-3E1 delivered, 120 more on order from Ukraine<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/news/14236218.html Украина выиграла тендер на поставку 200 танков «Оплот» в Таиланд] Segodnya.ua]</ref>
* {{UAE}} - 90 Guardians<ref name="UN arms"/>
* {{UAE}} - 90 Guardians<ref name="UN arms"/>
* {{UKR}} - Expected to replace older variants in the coming years.{{Fact|date=November 2008}}
* {{UKR}} - Expected to replace older variants in the coming years.{{Fact|date=November 2008}}

Revision as of 01:49, 29 March 2011

BTR-3U
Ukrainian BTR-3U in desert camouflage
TypeArmored personnel carrier
Place of origin Ukraine
Service history
In serviceUkrainian Ground Forces
Production history
Designed2000
ManufacturerKharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau
Produced2001
VariantsSee below
Specifications
Mass16.4 tonnes
Length7.65m
Width2.9m
Height2.8m (including turret)
Crew3 crew (+6 passengers)
Main
armament
30 mm caliber
Secondary
armament
7.62 mm
EngineDeutz AG
326 hp
Suspensionwheeled 8×8
Operational
range
600km
Maximum speed 85 km/h

The BTR-3 is an 8×8-wheeled armored personnel carrier was designed by ADCOM MANUFACTURING from UAE in 2000/2001 and manufactured by KMDB in Ukraine. The most significant of exports was to the Myanmar Army which acquired 1000 BTR-3Us, to be assembled in Myanmar. The BTR-3U is not an upgrade of the BTR-80 and is a new vehicle similar to the Soviet design.[1]

Armament

The BTR-3U is fitted with the one-person KBA-105 "Shkval" unified fighting module which can accommodate 30mm gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 30mm automatic grenade launcher and anti-tank guided weapons. This module was developed by the State Scientific Technical Centre of Artillery & Rifle Arms of Ukraine. The Shkval fighting module design is very flexible, which makes it possible to easily replace an existing weapon with another one.

  • The 30 mm dual-feed cannon has 350 rounds of ready-use ammunition.
  • A total of 2,500 rounds are carried for the 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
  • The 30 mm grenade launcher is mounted on the left side of the turret, having 29 rounds of ready-use ammunition, with additional 87 rounds being carried in reserve (three magazines, each containing 29 rounds).
  • Six 81 mm electrically operated smoke/aerosol grenade launchers are mounted three either side of the turret rear and firing forwards.
  • The sighting systems include a commander’s 1PZ-3 observation periscope and a TKN-4S Agat stabilised sight which is integrated with the missile fire control system.


Comparison of some modern IFVs
 Saudi Arabia Fahd-280-30[2][3] BTR-3U [4] VBCI[5] LAV-25[6] Type-92 IFV[7] BTR-90[6][8]
Weight 10.9 t (12.0 short tons) 16.4 t (18.1 short tons) 26 t (29 short tons) 12.8 t (14.1 short tons) 12.5 t (13.8 short tons) 20.9 t (23.0 short tons)
Primary armament 30 mm (1.2 in) 2A42 automatic cannon 30 mm (1.2 in) Dual-feed cannon 25 mm (0.98 in) NATO dual feed cannon 25 mm (0.98 in) M242 chain gun 30 mm (1.2 in) Auto cannon [1] 30 mm (1.2 in) 2A42 automatic cannon
Secondary armament 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG machine gun 7.62 mm (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm (0.300 in) M240 machine gun 7.62 mm (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm (0.300 in) PKT machine gun
Missile armament (Range) AT-5 Spandrel (70-4000 meters) AT-5 Spandrel (70-4000 meters) - - - AT-5 Spandrel (70-4000 meters)
Road range 700 km (430 mi) 600 km (370 mi) 750 km (470 mi) 660 km (410 mi) 800 km (500 mi) 800 km (500 mi)
Maximum velocity (on road) 100 km/h (62 mph) 85 km/h (53 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph) 85 km/h (53 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph)
Capacity (maximum) 3 crew + 7 passengers 3 crew + 6 passengers 2 crew + 9 passengers 3 crew + 6 passengers 3 crew + 9 passengers 3 crew + 9 passengers

Equipment design

The standard equipment of the BTR-3U also includes hydraulically amplified powered steering on the front four road wheels and a central tire-pressure regulation system that allows the driver to adjust the tire-pressure to suit the terrain being crossed. The BTR-3U is fitted with French Michelin tires.

The BTR-3U engine compartment consists of a Deutz BF6M1015 diesel developing 326 hp coupled to an Allison MD3066 fully-automatic transmission. The power pack and transmission are fitted by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau with the technical assistance of the Deutz AG and the Allison Transmission companies. The engine compartment is fitted with an automatic double-action fire extinguishing system.

The vehicle is fully amphibious, propelled when afloat by a single water jet mounted at the rear of the hull. To prepare the vehicle for water, the driver erects a trim vane and switches on the bilge pumps from within the vehicle.

The troop compartment accommodates six soldiers who enter and leave the vehicle by a door in either side of the hull. The lower part of the door folds downward to form a step, with the upper part opening forwards. There are also hatches in the roof and firing ports with associated vision devices provided in the sides and front of the vehicle. An air conditioning system is fitted as standard to ensure crew comfort in hot conditions.

Variants

  • BTR-3U "Okhotnik" - initially known as BTR-94K. As described.
    • Guardian - version for UAE Marines with "Buran-N1" turret.
  • BTR-3E - probably with UTD-20 engine.
    • BTR-3E1 - latest version with BM-3 "Shturm" turret and new engine.
    • BTR-3E ARV - recovery vehicle with winch, crane and dozer blade.

Operators

References

  1. ^ BTR-3U is not an upgrade of BTR-80
  2. ^ "FAHD armoured vehicle". Arab Organization for Industrialization. Archived from the original on 2007-09-12. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  3. ^ "FAHD". Kader factory. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  4. ^ "BTR-3U Armoured Personnel Carrier". KMDB. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  5. ^ "VBCI Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle, France". army-technology.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  6. ^ a b "Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25)". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2008-09-28. Cite error: The named reference "GSspec" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  7. ^ "ZSL92 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle". SinoDefence. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  8. ^ "BTR-90". onwar.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  9. ^ List of military techniques Azerbaijan acquired over the past 7 years
  10. ^ a b c d UNITED NATIONS - Office for Disarmament Affairs
  11. ^ http://www.amnesty-eu.org/static/documents/Final_Germany_Burma_China.rtf
  12. ^ Украина выиграла тендер на поставку 200 танков «Оплот» в Таиланд Segodnya.ua]
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