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BRDM-1 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
BRDM-1 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Dedkov OKB |
| Status |
Production completed. Considered obsolete. In service with Russia and others. |
| Production Period |
circa 1957-1966 |
Production Quantity |
about 10000 |
| Type |
armored car |
Crew |
5 |
| Length, overall |
5.7m |
Length, hull |
5.7m |
| Width, overall |
2.3m |
Height, overall |
1.9m |
| Combat Weight |
5600kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
7.62mm SGMB MG |
Ammunition Carried |
1250x7.62mm |
| Gun Traverse |
n/a |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
none |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
GAZ-40P 6-cylinder in-line petrol, water-cooled |
Transmission |
manual (4 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
90hp at 3400rpm |
Suspension |
semi-elliptical springs with hydraulic shock-absorbers |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
16.1hp/t |
Configuration |
4x4 |
| Speed, on road |
80km/h (1) |
Wheelbase, overall |
3.1m |
| Fuel Capacity |
150 l |
Tires |
12.00x18 |
| Range, on road |
500km |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
30 l/100km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Turning Radius |
10m |
Side Slope |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
0.32m |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.4m |
| Angle of Approach |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.2m |
| Angle of Departure |
n/a |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded steel hull. Maximum armor thickness 10mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Maximum speed of 9km/h on water. |
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