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PRP-4A (Argus)

Amphibious artillery reconnaissance vehicleFielded 2009Pending verification
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PRP-4A (Argus)
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAmphibious artillery reconnaissance vehicle
Date of introduction2009
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
ManufacturerRubtsovsk Machine Building Plant, a part of Russian company Uralvagonzavod.Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.74 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.94 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.15 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.8 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe PRP-4A is based on the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle chassis.Med[1]
EngineUTD-20S1Med[1]
Engine power300 hpMed[1]
Cruising range550 km342 mi · 297 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Swim speed7 km/h4 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe vehicle's armor is welded rolled steel varying in thickness between 6 millimetres (0.24 in) thick on the top of the hull. Armor of this reconnaissance vehicle provides all-round protection against 12.7 mm rounds. Front arc partially witMed[1]
Turret Armor33 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Fire control
Laser RangefinderYes, 1D14-1 periscopic laser rangefinderMed[1]
Thermal CameraYesMed[1]
Variants
PRP-4MUThe PRP-4MU armored reconnaissance vehicle is intended for reconnaissance of stationary and moving ground targets day and night, under any weather conditions.[1]
PRP-4 NardBase model[1]
Summary

The PRP-4A Argus mobile reconnaissance post is the latest version of the PRP-4 Nard, which was adopted back in the early 1980s. The PRP-4A Argus has enhanced capabilities over its predecessor.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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BelarusRussiaUkraine
Sources
  1. PRP-4A (Argus) Russian Amphibious Artillery Reconnaissance Vehicle, 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)