BRDM-2

Brdm-2
Land	Sovjet-Unie
Role	Amfibische gepantserde scoutsauto
In gebruik	1962-heden
Gebouwd	7200

De Brdm-2 Boyevaya Razvedyvatelnaya Dozornaya Mashina, Боевая Разведывательная Дозорная Машина, letterlijk "Combat Reconnaissance/Patrol Vehicle") is een amfibische gepantserde patrouillewagen die wordt gebruikt door Rusland en de voormalige Sovjet-Unie. Het was ook bekend onder de benamingen BTR-40PB, BTR-40P-2 en GAZ 41-08. Dit voertuig is, net als veel andere Sovjet-ontwerpen, op grote schaal geëxporteerd en is in gebruik in ten minste 38 landen. Het was bedoeld om de eerdere BRDM-1 te vervangen, vergeleken met welke het verbeterde amfibische capaciteiten en betere bewapening had.

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BRDM-2 Walk Around
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BRDM-2 with AGS-17 Walk Around
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The Eyes of the Red Army

De Brdm-2 was designed in the early 1960s to replace the aging BRDM-1. It was built to be a fast, lightly armored, and fully amphibious scout car that could lead the charge for Soviet mechanized divisions. Its mission was to find enemy lines, swim across rivers without preparation, and survive small arms fire. With over 7,000 units produced and exported to over 50 countries, it remains one of the most recognizable armored vehicles in the world today.

Attribute	Technical Specification (BRDM-2)
Role	Amphibious Armored Scout Car
Bemanning	4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Radio Op)
In gebruik	1962 – Present
Krachtbron	1 × GAZ-41 V-8 petrol engine
Horsepower	140 hp (104 kW)
Maximum Speed	100 km/h (62 mph) road / 10 km/h (6 mph) water
Bewapening	14.5mm KPVT machine gun; 7.62mm PKT (coaxial)
Harnas	Up to 14mm (Steel)

Unique Mobility & Amphibious Design

Hidden “Belly Wheels”: The BRDM-2’s most unique feature is a set of four small, chain-driven auxiliary wheels tucked into the center of the chassis. These can be lowered by the driver to help the vehicle cross wide trenches or avoid getting “high-centered” on obstacles.
Water Jet Propulsion: For swimming, the BRDM-2 uses a single water jet mounted at the rear, protected by a circular door when on land. This allows the vehicle to navigate currents and steer in the water using the same steering wheel used for road driving.
Central Tire Inflation (CTIS): The driver can adjust the tire pressure from inside the cab. Lowering the pressure increases the “footprint” of the tires, allowing the heavy 4×4 to crawl through deep mud or soft sand.
Trim Vane: A foldable “nose” or splash plate is located at the front. When entering the water, this is raised to prevent the bow from dipping under and to improve the vehicle’s “boat” characteristics.

Variants & Operational Legacy

The “BPU-1” Turret: The standard scout version uses the same turret found on the BTR-60PB. The 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun is devastating against light vehicles and low-flying helicopters.
ATGM Carriers (9P148): The BRDM-2 chassis was widely modified to carry anti-tank guided missiles. Instead of a turret, these versions have a retractable launcher for Konkurs Of Fagot missiles.
Chemical/Radiation Recon (BRDM-2RKh): These variants carry specialized equipment for marking contaminated zones, often seen with “flag-planting” devices on the rear to warn following troops.
Global Service: From the deserts of the Middle East to the jungles of Vietnam and the modern battlefields of Ukraine, the BRDM-2 remains in use due to its simplicity, speed, and ease of maintenance.