BRDM-2 TTX, Video, Photo, Speed, Armor
BRDM-2 (Armored Reconnaissance and Patrol Vehicle-2) is a further development of the BRDM-1. Serially produced from 1963 to 1982 by the Gorky Automobile Plant and from 1982 to 1989 by the Arzamas Machine-Building Plant (as well as under license in Poland, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia). BRDM-2 has low security; the armor protects against small arms bullets and shrapnel.
Photo BRDM-2
BRDM-2 with anti-cumulative shields
Homemade anti-cumulative and additional bulletproof protection in the form of screens on the BRDM-2 of the Polish contingent in IRAQ
Inside BRDM-2
Destroyed BRDM-2
BRDM-2 - video
The main feature of the vehicle is its very high cross-country ability. In addition to the main all-wheel drive chassis with adjustable tire pressure, in the middle part of the body there are special additional retractable wheels, which allow, in particular, to overcome significant ditches and trenches. Currently used in varying degrees by the intelligence units of more than 50 countries. In the troops he has the nickname “Bardak”. In the USSR, production was completed in November 1989. Production continues under license in Poland.
History of creation
The combat reconnaissance and patrol vehicle was developed at the design bureau of the Gorky Automobile Plant. The work was supervised by V. A. Dedkov. On May 22, 1962, the vehicle was put into service. Serial production of the vehicle was organized in 1963 at GAZ, and from 1982 at the Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and continued until 1989.
BRDM-2 (GAZ-41-06) - basic model. Produced since 1963
BRDM-2 "Fox" (GAZ-41-10) - basic model. Produced since 1967. With automatic ESD and additional night vision devices
BRDM-2A - modernized
