2017-08-26 19:15:04
Concern "tractor plants" continues factory
testing of the APC BT-3F, which is created by order of the armed forces in the
framework of development work "Armour". The machine is ready for
testing, the Ministry of defense of Russia, reports "Military.of the
Russian Federation". As stated by the head of Department on development of
military equipment of the concern Sergey kotelevsky, the Russian military are
interested in the new car. He added that the BT-3F based on the same with the
BMP-3 nodes and aggregates.
Almost all the issues on creation of this object designed
on the basis of BT-3F you can create a new machine command, control, communications,
engineering, medical, warfare and so on – summed Sergey kotelevsky.BT-3F was
created for Indonesia. During the forum "Army-2017" military
delegation visited the exposition of "Tractor plants" and met with
the developers of the armored vehicle. The Indonesian military has approved the
machine, now the government must approve its purchase. According to preliminary
information, the Indonesian military plans to begin purchasing in 2018.
The combat weight of the BT-3F is 18.5 tons, crew – 3
people troopers – up to 14 people. The armored vehicle provides protection
calculation that meets the requirements of STANAG-4569 Level.4 (protection
against fire from small arms caliber 14.5 mm from a distance of 200 meters).
Machine length – 7 meters width – 3.3 meters height – 3 meters. Power plant –
diesel engine power 500 HP, allowing to reach a maximum speed of 70 km/h speed
afloat: 10 km/hour cruising range on fuel 600 km.
vehicle is armed with remotely controlled weapon module
ABS-T with a machine gun PKTM 7.62 mm. it is Possible to equip the automatic
grenade launchers AG-17A (30 mm) and AG-40 (40 mm).
Source: weaponews.com
APC BT-3F
bastion-opk.ru
The BT-3F is a new Russian tracked armored
personnel carrier. Its development began in 2010. It is based on a BMP-3F infantry
fighting vehicle with improved amphibious capabilities. It lacks turret of the
BMP-3F, but has a raised superstructure, similar to that of the 1V172-2
artillery control vehicle. The BT-3F is intended for the Russian naval infantry
units. Once in service it could partly replace a fleet of BTR-80 series8x8
armored personnel carriers, used by the Russian naval infantry units. A
demonstrator of the BT-3F was first publicly revealed in 2016. It is unclear if
the Russian Navy will adopt this armored vehicle. The BT-3F is also being
proposed for export customers.
bastion-opk.ru
The BT-3F can be launched at sea from
amphibious assault ships. Its main role is to deliver marines from ship to
shore under armor protection. The BT-3F is also intended to spearhead a beach
and to secure coastline for ongoing troops. Once ashore the BT-3F can be used
for patrolling, guard checkpoints, and carry troops and supplies further
inland. In concept it is similar to the ageing Soviet BTR-50P, or the US AAV7 amphibious
armored personnel carriers. However the BT-3F is a smaller vehicle, which
accommodates less passengers.
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The BT-3F has some advantages over the
current BTR-80 series armored personnel carriers, that are currently used by
the Russian marines. It is much better protected, can carry twice more troops
and has better off-road mobility due to its tracked configuration.
Hull of this armored personnel carrier is of
welded aluminum alloy armor. All-round
protection is against 14.5 mm
armor-piercing rounds. It is likely that the front arc is made of composite
armor and withstands hits from 30 mm armor-piercing rounds. Protection could be
enhanced by installing add-on explosive reactive armor kit. Vehicle is fitted
with NBC protection system and automatic fire suppression system. Though the
BT-3F is vulnerable to mine blasts and improvised explosive devices due to its
tracked configuration. Source:
vestnik-rm.ru
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