The triangular cover for the water jet on the rear of this ex-East German BRDM-2 has been opened to prepare for water jet propulsion. Notice the shutters over the bulletproof windows and opened air inlets. Notice the raised trim board in the front of the vehicle and opened air inlets. Construction Polish BRDM-2 crossing a trench with the use of its belly wheels. These drawbacks encouraged the design team to create a new vehicle which would suit the modern battlefield. The vehicle also lacked any kind of special sights, which undermined its function as a reconnaissance vehicle. The vehicle was not fitted with an NBC protection system, and had no night vision equipment by default. The vehicle had no turret and to operate the armament the gunner had to open a hatch and expose himself to enemy fire. It was intended to replace the older BRDM-1, and has improved amphibious capabilities and better armament compared to its predecessor.Īfter a few years of use by the Soviet Army, the limitations and drawbacks of the BRDM-1 became obvious. This vehicle, like many other Soviet designs, has been exported extensively and is in use in at least 38 countries. It was also known under the designations BTR-40PB, BTR-40P-2 and GAZ 41-08. The BRDM-2 ( Boyevaya Razvedyvatelnaya Dozornaya Mashina, Боевая Разведывательная Дозорная Машина, literally "Combat Reconnaissance/Patrol Vehicle") is an amphibious armoured scout car used by states that were part of the Soviet Union and its allies.
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