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BRDM-1
Country	Soviet Union
Role	Amphibious Armoured Scout Car
In service	1957–1970s (USSR)
Built	11500

The BRDM-1 literally “armored reconnaissance/patrol vehicle” is a Soviet amphibious armored scout car. It was the first purpose-built Soviet reconnaissance vehicle to enter service since the BA-64 and was built on the chassis and drive train of the BTR-40 armored personnel carrier. It is the world’s first mass-produced combat vehicle of its class.

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The BRDM-1 (Bronirovannaya Razvedyvatelno-Dozornaya Mashina) was a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle. Developed in the 1950s, it saw widespread service with Warsaw Pact armies and many other countries around the world.

Key Features

• Amphibious Capability: The BRDM-1 could operate both on land and in water, making it highly versatile.
• High Speed: It was capable of reaching high speeds both on land and in water.
• Armament: Typically armed with a 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm PKT machine gun.
• Reconnaissance Role: Designed primarily for reconnaissance, surveillance, and patrol missions.
• Variants: Produced in various variants, including command vehicles, anti-aircraft vehicles, and medical vehicles.

Legacy

The BRDM-1 was a successful and widely used armored vehicle. It played a significant role in military operations throughout the Cold War and continues to be used by some militaries today. Its design influenced the development of subsequent generations of armored reconnaissance vehicles.