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The turret can accommodate several weapon configurations: |
The turret can accommodate several weapon configurations: |
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* 2A42 30 mm autocannon. |
* [[2A42]] 30 mm autocannon. |
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** [[AT-5 Spandrel|9M113 Konkurs]] ATGMs. |
** [[AT-5 Spandrel|9M113 Konkurs]] ATGMs. |
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* 2A42 30 mm autocannon. |
* 2A42 30 mm autocannon. |
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** [[AGS-17|30mm AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher]]. |
** [[AGS-17|30mm AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher]]. |
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* Twin 2A38 30 mm autocannons. |
* Twin [[2A38]] 30 mm autocannons. |
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* 12.7×107 mm [[NSV (machine gun)|NSV]] heavy machine gun. |
* 12.7×107 mm [[NSV (machine gun)|NSV]] heavy machine gun. |
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** [[AT-5 Spandrel|9M113 Konkurs]] ATGMs. |
** [[AT-5 Spandrel|9M113 Konkurs]] ATGMs. |
Revision as of 17:01, 12 July 2012
BTR-T | |
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Type | Heavy infantry fighting vehicle |
Place of origin | Russia |
Specifications | |
Mass | 38.5 tonnes |
Length | 6.45 m |
Width | 3.27 m |
Height | 2.4 m |
Crew | 2 (+5 passengers) |
Armor | 600mm max with ERA |
Main armament | 9M113 Konkurs ATGMs |
Secondary armament | 2A42 30mm autocannon or AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher |
Engine | diesel 520hp |
Power/weight | 14hp/tonne |
Suspension | torsion bar |
Operational range | 500 km |
Maximum speed | 50 km/h off-road: 25 km/h |
The BTR-T (Russian: Бронетранспортёр-Тяжелый (Bronetransporter-Tyazhelyy), ‘Armoured Transporter–Heavy’) is a Russian heavy infantry combat vehicle, designed by the Design Bureau of Transport Machine-Building (Omsk Transmash) state-run production association.
Description
It is based on the hull of the T-55 tank and answers the need for a heavy, well protected and well armed vehicle adapted to urban combat. The need for a heavy IFV appeared after the First Chechen War during which APCs such as the BTR-80 and BMP-2 suffered heavy losses in urban areas at the hands of Chechen rebels using RPG shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons. As a result, the design incorporates thicker armour, with built-in reactive armour. It also has heavier armament with sufficient elevation to engage targets in multi-story buildings.
Design
The choice of the T-55 hull rather than that of a more modern tank was decided as a cost-cutting measure and also probably in order to validate a conversion solution for the many T-55s in use around the world. However, no export contracts have been signed so far.
Armament
The turret can accommodate several weapon configurations:
- 2A42 30 mm autocannon.
- 9M113 Konkurs ATGMs.
- 2A42 30 mm autocannon.
- Twin 2A38 30 mm autocannons.
- 12.7×107 mm NSV heavy machine gun.
- 9M113 Konkurs ATGMs.
- 12.7×107 mm NSV heavy machine gun.
- 30 mm AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher.
See also
References