BPM-97
| BPM-97 | |
|---|---|
KPVT machine gun (optional) 12.7mm Kord machine gun (optional) | |
Secondary armament | 30mm AGS-17 grenade launcher (optional) |
| Engine | KAMAZ 740.10-20 V8 diesel[3] 240 hp [3] |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheel, leaf spring |
| Ground clearance | 400 mm[3] |
| Fuel capacity | 270 L[3] |
Operational range | 1100 km on roads |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h[3] |
The BPM-97 (Boyevaya Pogranichnaya Mashina - "Battle Vehicle of the Border Guard") or Выстрел (en. Gunshot) is the Russian military designation for the
History
Development began in 1997. The new armored vehicle was meant to replace the border guards' main transport, the GAZ-66. After a government funding default in 1998, the much delayed public funding of the project was stopped. In order to offset the cost of the development in the absence of government orders, machines were allowed to be sold to civilian companies.[4]
The armored vehicle was used for the transportation of explosives, money and valuable goods. After receiving permission in 2005, some cars were sold to the
The armored car "Shot" entered service with the Russian Defense Ministry in 2009. Antiterrorist units of all divisions of the
In 2015 several BPM-97 were used in
Description
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The hull is made of welded steel. The upper part of the vehicle's armored body withstands hits from a
The vehicle is divided into the engine compartment and separate crew areas. The body has side and rear doors, and roof hatches for exiting.
The base vehicle is the KAMAZ 4326 4×4 truck.
Armament
Armament varies. The BPM-97 is available with a
Variants
- BPM-97 – Modification for the border troops.
- KAMAZ-43269 "Dozor" – BRM modification for the Army.[8]
- KAMAZ-43269 "Vystrel" (The Shot) – upgraded with a modified armored windshield wipers, transferred air intake and an air purification system, introduced during the 2011 exhibition of military vehicles at the Bronnitsy test range.
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Versions
In 2008, KamAZ planned to create a similar three-and four-axle vehicle designed for 13 and 18 men, respectively.[9]
In 2009, vif2ne.ru published photographs of 3 and 4-axle armored vehicles similar to the "Shot" design.[10] Later, photographs appeared of a triaxial armored car,[11][12] presumably called "Item 69501".
In 2010, the JSC "Krasnodar Instrument Factory Cascade" announced the "15M107" machine based upon the KAMAZ-43269 "The Shot".[13] It is intended for remote search and the clearance of minefields, having in its composition electronic administration circuits.
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JSC Zashchita (Protection) Company produces the
Operators
Current operators
Russia (Three in War in Donbas 2015 destroyed in February 2015.)[6]
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Syria[15]
Ukraine A BPM-97 has been in service with the Ukrainian army since October 2022. The vehicle was captured from Russian forces and subsequently repainted.
Gallery
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BPM-97 -
BPM-97 at Innovation Day 2013 -
Driver's position -
Driver's dashboard -
Upgraded KAMAZ-43269 Vistrel -
Upgraded KAMAZ-43269 Vistrel -
Upgraded KAMAZ-43269 Vistrel -
Russian BPM-97 in 2010
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See also
Notes
- ^ "SAA video from al-Talila shows a burnt-out BPM-97. It's conceivable that this was operated by IS as one was captured from Palmyra in Dec '16".
- ^ "Производство продукции военного назначения на КАМАЗе. Ответы - Денис Мокрушин". twower.livejournal.com. 2013-03-28. Archived from the original on 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "BTR-40 [ZSRR]: Strona 2 - Pancerni.net". pancerni.abajt.pl. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ a b Nikolai Mordovtsev "Vystrel" gryanet ... Driving № 2 2006 g.
- ^ "Бронемашины "Выстрел" появились в спецподразделениях РВСН | РИА Новости". ria.ru. 2013-05-03. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ a b "БПМ-97 – испытание Украиной; Информационное Сопротивление". sprotyv.info. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
- ^ "Russian army unveils BPM-97 Vystrel 4x4 APC fitted with Epoch BM-30D RCWS 30mm cannon". Army Recognition. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "КАМАЗ-43269 "Выстрел" - Денис Мокрушин". twower.livejournal.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-14. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "Зверинец". trucks.autoreview.ru. Archived from the original on 2015-03-26. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "Drawing". Otvaga (in Russian). Archived from the original on 16 July 2012.
- ^ "ВИФ2 NE". vif2ne.ru. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "Image". vif2ne.ru. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "Новый БТР от КАМАЗа?". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "Бронеавтомобили". zashchita.ru. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "BPM-97 Armored Personnel Carrier | MilitaryToday.com". www.militarytoday.com. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
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