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BRDM-2

IOC: 1963
Also Known As: BRDM-2A (upgraded version introduced prior to 2007) and BTR-40P-2

Origin: Russia

Contractor/s: GAZ Group

Description: The BRDM-2 is a 4x4 light, air-transportable, amphibious, armored multi-purpose vehicle developed as the successor for BRDM-1. BRDM-2 was fielded in the early 1960s and featured improved performance and armor than its predecessor. It is suitable for reconnaissance missions. It is powered by a gasoline engine yielding 140-hp which allows for 100kph top speed. This high mobility vehicle can be equipped with a 14.5mm or 7.62mm machine guns as well as several types of anti-tank missiles. BRDM-2 chassis forms the basis for Strela-1/SA-9 air defense system. It saw combat in many conflicts specially in Africa and Middle East. It was ordered by the Soviet Union and international customers.

Transactions: There are 13 transactions involving 275 items for BRDM-2 from 1993 to 2010 view report

Applications:

Air Defense Systems

Strela-1

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:: Specifications ::

Crew: 4
Wheel Drive: 4x4

Dimensions
Height: 2.30 meter
Length: 5.80 meter
Main Gun Caliber: 14.5 millimeter
Width: 2.70 meter

Performance
Max Range: 750 kilometer

Power
Power: 140 shp (104 kW)

Speed
Top Speed: 26.4 mps (95 kph)

Weight
Combat Weight: 11,500 kilogram

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Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	Angola	?	Belarus	?
	Bulgaria	?	Cambodia	?
	Central African Republic	?	Cote d'Ivoire	?
	Czech Republic	?	Egypt	?
	Equatorial Guinea	?	Guinea	?
	Hungary	?	Indonesia	130
	Iraq	?	Lithuania	?
	Mali	?	Poland	?
	Russia	?	Slovakia	?
	Sudan	?	Syria	?
	Ukraine	?	Vietnam	?

fully confirmed operational planned retired cancelled destroyed

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Last Updated:
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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