Russia Deploys Dozens of BRDM-2M Armed Surveillance Vehicles in Tajikistan

Russia deploys dozen reconnaissance vehicles armed BRDM-2M in Tajikistan the border with afghanistan. According to Novosti after the withdrawal of the u.s and other armed forces from afghanistan. The situation in central asia becomes more unstable. Therefore in order to strengthen the border with afghanistan russia has transferred a consignment of military equipment to Tajikistan.

The Russian ministry of defense handed over to the Tajik Army 12 modernized armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicles BRDM-2M. In addition the armed forces of this central asian state received spare parts for armored vehicles melee weapons, small arms, as well as radiation chemical and biological protection are HBZ. this delivery was made free of charge in accordance with the agreements between the presidents of Russia and Tajikistan.

According to the serbian military that received such modernized BRDM-2S the BRDM-2MS, basic hull features, the frontal side and belly protection of 14 millimeters, seven millimeters and eight millimeters of armored steel respectively. The vehicle's body has been reinforced by six millimeters applique armor plates providing almost all-round protection against 7.62 millimeters and 12.7 millimeters bullets.

The vehicle's frontal arc protects against 14.5 millimeters bullets fired at a distance of 300 meters. The mine protection of the platform has been enhanced through the medium of an anti-blast insert installed in the lower part of the crew troop compartment. The brdm-2ms has retained the organic armament suite of the basic BRDM2 which integrates a Vladimir of KPVT 14.5 millimeters heavy machine gun with a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute and a Coaxial Kalashnikov PKT 7.62 millimeters general-purpose machine gun.

The vehicle's sensor suite has also passed through an intensive modernization the BRDM-2 misses electronic components are combined into a single network via a fire control system FCS that is coupled to safeties and a weapon stabilizer. Unlike the BRDM2 the updated ARV has received an optical electronic OE station in the rear part of the turret.

The OE Turret comprises a stabilized panoramic infrared observation device that allows the vehicle's commander to detect targets at a distance of up to five kilometers by day and up to 3.5 kilometers by night.

The second sighting system detects targets at a distance of up to 2.7 kilometers by day and up to 1.5 kilometers by night. The scout car situation awareness system is built of six daylight tv cameras and four black and white multifunctional displays. According to the serbian military the BRSM-2 MS weighs 6900 kilograms.

The reconnaissance vehicle is powered by a new 150 horsepower diesel engine enabling a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour and a cruising range of up to 1 500 kilometers. The updated ARV has retained the amphibious capabilities of the original vehicle.