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Russia Tests New Amphibious Armored Vehicle
SEVASTOPOL, April 11 (RIA Novosti) A new amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC), the BTR-82AM, is undergoing a series of trials at the Russian Black Sea Fleets naval infantry facility in Sevastopol, fleet spokesman Capt. 1St Rank Vyacheslav Trukhachev said on Thursday.
During the trials, the BTR-82AM, which is due to replace the militarys workhorse, the BTR-80, will cover dozens of miles at sea to test its stability and endurance when afloat, Trukhachev said.
The new APC incorporates an automatic 30-mm artillery system, which has significantly enhanced the vehicles firepower, he said.
The BTR-82AM is the latest APC modification of the BTR-80 8x8 wheeled carrier, production of which began in 1986.
It features improved armor, is equipped with the Glonass navigation system and has a more powerful engine of 300 hp.
Russia Tests New Amphibious Armored Vehicle | Defense | RIA Novosti
SEVASTOPOL, April 11 (RIA Novosti) A new amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC), the BTR-82AM, is undergoing a series of trials at the Russian Black Sea Fleets naval infantry facility in Sevastopol, fleet spokesman Capt. 1St Rank Vyacheslav Trukhachev said on Thursday.
During the trials, the BTR-82AM, which is due to replace the militarys workhorse, the BTR-80, will cover dozens of miles at sea to test its stability and endurance when afloat, Trukhachev said.
The new APC incorporates an automatic 30-mm artillery system, which has significantly enhanced the vehicles firepower, he said.
The BTR-82AM is the latest APC modification of the BTR-80 8x8 wheeled carrier, production of which began in 1986.
It features improved armor, is equipped with the Glonass navigation system and has a more powerful engine of 300 hp.
Russia Tests New Amphibious Armored Vehicle | Defense | RIA Novosti
