The Russian consortium Uralvagonzavod released a video showing the delivery of a new batch of the IMR-3M engineering support armored vehicle to the Russian Armed Forces. The shipment was sent on the eve of the country’s Engineer Troops Day.
According to the consortium, the IMR-3M has been employed intensively in the conflict in Ukraine. Operational experience and feedback from the military have resulted in recent updates to the vehicle, which has received electronic warfare systems and additional anti-drone protection, in line with measures also adopted on main battle tanks.
The IMR-3M is a third-generation engineering vehicle developed on the platform of the T-90 main battle tank, with an enhanced level of anti-radiation protection. The vehicle is designed for direct support of advancing military columns, route clearance, and overcoming obstacles in combat environments.
Key equipment includes a universal hydraulically actuated dozer blade and a multifunctional telescopic boom, capable of operating as a manipulator, grapple, blade (straight or inverted), and scraper-excavator. The electromagnetic mine-clearing system allows the IMR-3M to independently cross minefields and create safe passages for other vehicles.
The armored vehicle is also equipped with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance devices and is capable of fording water obstacles (such as rivers or canals) without bridges or ferries at depths of up to five meters. The vehicle’s total weight is 50.8 tons, with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h and an approximate range of 500 km.
Propulsion is provided by a V-84MS four-stroke multifuel diesel engine producing 840 hp. For defensive armament, the IMR-3M can be fitted with a 12.7 mm NSVT machine gun.
One of the system’s highlighted features is the possibility of remote operation. The vehicle can be controlled at a distance via a portable console or operate autonomously after prior programming of an action algorithm for a designated route, enhancing crew safety in high-risk scenarios.
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