Rosoboronexport, a company of the Russian state-owned group Rostec, has presented the new armored personnel carrier BTR-82A
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The armored personnel carrier BTR-82A is designed to ensure the mobility and safety of motorized rifle units during marches or tactical maneuvers, including the crossing of water obstacles.
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This armored vehicle is capable of protecting its crew and transporting troops against small arms fire, mines, projectile fragments, and the harmful effects of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), while also being effective in suppressing enemy forces and lightly armored targets.
Modernization of the BTR-80A
The BTR-82A is the result of a significant modernization of the BTR-80A, focused on improving tactical and technical characteristics, as well as the operability of the vehicle. The improvements include the implementation of an enhanced power plant, the installation of a weapon stabilizer, and a combined vision system (day-night), in addition to refining the transmission units and chassis.
Armament and Targeting System
The vehicle is equipped with a unified combat compartment that has a stabilized cannon and machine gun armament. The combined TKN-4GA-01 sight allows the gunner to fire both day and night, from a stationary position or on the move. The stabilization of weapons on two planes and the new observation and targeting devices have significantly increased the effectiveness in detecting and destroying targets.
Engine and Mobility
The installation of the new KamAZ-740.14-300 engine, with a power of 300 horsepower, along with higher energy capacity shock absorbers, a modernized transfer case, cardan shafts, and unified final drives, has resulted in an increase in the total resource of the vehicle. These improvements have provided a higher average speed on rough terrain, improving the reliability of the chassis, the smoothness of the ride, and the overall mobility characteristics.
Protection and Habitability
The armor of the hull and turret of the BTR-82A is resistant to small arms and fragments from mines and projectiles. For additional protection, the vehicle features an anti-fragmentation protection kit. Furthermore, it is equipped with a system to protect against weapons of mass destruction, firefighting equipment, a water pumping system, and improvements in habitability conditions thanks to the use of temperature control (heater, air conditioning) and a diesel generator.
Communications and Control
The new digital communication systems of the BTR-82A have improved the stability, secrecy, and quality of communications, expanding the functionality of control and enabling integration into a unified tactical control system.
The BTR-82A represents a significant advancement in terms of efficiency and safety in armored personnel transportation, establishing itself as a crucial piece in modern combat and defense operations.
Source and images: Rosoboronexport. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.