Modernized version of BTR-80 APC unveiled by Uralvagonzavod during Army 2015 exhibition

[Zarvan]

During the first International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2015” held from 16 to 19 June near Moscow, JSC “Central Research Institute “Burevestnik” (Nizhny Novgorod) became a headliner of the exposition demonstrating a breakthrough modernized version ofBTR-80 for the first time in the world.

Modernized version of BTR-80 APC is fitted with a 14.5 mm remote control station



The modernization kit includes a 14.5 mm remotely operated combat module; a complex of means of protection, including latticed screens, internal fragment protection panels, polymer composite wheel protection caps, a navigation system with a tactical terminal, a digital cryptographically protected communication complex; a 360° field of view external video surveillance system “transparent armor”; air conditioning system.

The modernization kit, while keeping the APC mobile, increases the combat capabilities two times, increases the degree of protection, ergonomics and team controllability. The increase of the armament’s effectiveness is reached due to the possibility of its 24 hours and all-weather use combined with the possibility of gun-fire while moving and afloat, the increase of the grouping of shots and the increase to 700 shells per a cartridge belt. A new radio set, survey control, satellite navigation system, laser range-finder and other option are included in the kit. The kit demonstrated has great opportunities in military-technical cooperation and can be also adjusted to other modifications of APCs and MICVs.



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[Gufi]

The modernization kit, while keeping the APC mobile, increases the combat capabilities two times, increases the degree of protection, ergonomics and team controllability

The issue is how effective will it be to attacks by mines, IEDs and other threats that might be terrorist borne. We need to customize APVs for the unique threats we face. A detailed analysis would be appreciated

 

[General General]

As we can see, it doesn't support a V-shaped hull, therefore, making it rather inefficient against mines and sub-terrain IEDs. It would be effective as a fast patrol vehicle near rivers and streams and for spot-defence with its remote turret control.