BRDM-2 – basic reconnaissance vehicle, distinguished by its turret, which is the same as that mounted on the BTR-60PB. The conical turret, which mounts two machine guns (14.5 mm and …

BRDM-2 in the 1966 military parade, where it was first revealed publicly. Numerous shortcomings of the BRDM-1 quickly became obvious: Lack of NBC protection system, no night vision …

Oct 16, 2024 · The BRDM-2 is a Soviet-made 4x4 light armored vehicle designed by V K Rubtsov of the Dedkov OKB in the early 1960s. This vehicle entered in service with the Soviet Army in …

The steel hull and turret protects the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters. The BRDM-2 is vulnerable for all heavier weapons including heavy machine gun fire and road side bombs. …

Aug 7, 2012 · One such vehicle to emerge in the 1960s was the BRDM-2, the replacement for the BRDM-1 (sometimes known as the BTR-40P) that entered service in 1959. The new vehicle …

The BRDM-2 is a fully armored, four-wheel-drive, amphibious reconnaissance vehicle. It has two-pairs of belly wheels and a centralized tire pressure regulation system for increased cross …

Production ran from 1962 until 1989 and some 7000 were built. A new layout accommodating a one man Heavy Machine Gun turret, a rear mounted more powerful engine for better mobility …

Jun 5, 2020 · A history and description of the Soviet BRDM and BRDM-2 armoured scout car and its special mission variants.

Nov 7, 2011 · BRDM-2 (BTR-40P-2) Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle . Specifications Alternative Designations: GAZ 41-08: ... NBC Protection System: Collective: Smoke Equipment: N/A: …

Oct 10, 2024 · The BRDM-2 (Boyevaya Razvedyvatelnaya Dozornaya Mashina, Боевая Разведывательная Дозорная Машина, literally "Combat Reconnaissance/Patrol Vehicle") is …