BRDM-2 (EST)
The BRDM-2 (EST) is an Estonian version of the BRDM-2, a 4x4 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) designed in the Soviet Union.
| BRDM-2 | |
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 Former Estonian Defence Forces BRDM-2 | |
| Type | Armored personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 7 1991–present |
| Used by | Estonia |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1970s |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7 tons |
| Length | 5.750 m |
| Width | 2.750 m |
| Height | 2.31 m |
| Crew | 2+2(driver, co-driver, commander, gunner) |
| Armour | 6–14 mm |
Main armament | 1x14.5mm KPVT machine gun 14000 rounds 1x7.62mm PKT machine gun 10000 rounds |
| Engine | GAZ-41 petroleum engine 140 bhp |
| Suspension | Wheeled 4x4 (+ 4 auxiliary wheels), leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Ground clearance | 430 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 290 litres |
Operational range | 750 km |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h, swim 10 km/h |
History
After Estonia re-gained independence in 1991, Estonia were using 7 BRDM-2 (BRDM - Combat Reconnaissance/Patrol Vehicle). Replaced by Mamba APC and Sisu XA-180 APCs.
At least one BRDM-2 is used by the Estonian police. In 2008 autumn one BRDM-2 was sold in internet auction (without armament). One more BRDM-2 is in a military museum, together with a T-34 and a BTR-60.[1]
References
External links
- http://www.sodur.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=108 (in Estonian)
- http://www.muuseum.pv.ee/index.php?option=com_datsogallery&Itemid=10&func=detail&id=134%5B%5D Military museum in Valga
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