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BTR-T

Heavy armored personnel carrierFielded 1997Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Length 6.2 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeHeavy armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction1997
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerOmsktransmashMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.2 m20 ftMed[1]
Width3.27 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight38.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power520 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.4 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor600mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, smoke grenade dischargers placed in the rear part of the hullMed[1]
Armament
Main armamentShipunov 2A42Med[1]
Maximum firing range4 km2 mi · 2 nmi4,000 metres (4,400 yd) (HEI)Med[1]
Fire control
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Rifle30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
900 ea
Muzzle velocity
960 m/s
Soviet SACLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile.ammunition
Med[1]
Warhead
2.7 kg
Guidance
Wire-guided SACLOS
Summary

The BTR-T ‘Armoured Transporter–Heavy’) is a Russian heavy infantry combat vehicle, designed by the Design Bureau of Transport Machine-Building (Omsk Transmash) state-run production association. It is based on the hull of the T-55 tank and answers the need for a heavy, well protected and well armed vehicle adapted to urban combat.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. BTR-T Russian Heavy Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import