BMPT Strazh: The Ukrainian Terminator
The BMPT Strazh on display at the 2017 Arms and Security expo.
- Basic Description:
- The BMPT Strazh, or ‘Sentinel’, is a modified T-64 that is designed to be an urban fire support vehicle developed by the Zhytomyr Armored Plant. First debuted in 2017 at the Arms and Security expo, the vehicle itself is designed on the chassis of the T-64 main battle tank, featuring the same armor and crew placement, engine, and drivetrain. The vehicle is equipped with Nizh-1M Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) blocks that cover the frontal arc (including the LFP) and the side, all the way towards the engine compartment. The Nizh-1M ERA block significantly increases protection against both kinetic and chemical energy-based munitions, offering a 10-20% increase in protection over Kontact-5 ERA. The ERA itself was designed to fit in the older cannisters of Kontact-1, offering a logistical solution. Rather than use the T-64 turret, the BMPT Strazh features the ‘Duplet’ combat module which is armed with twin ZTM-2 30mm autocannons which are the Ukrainian version of the 2A42 autocannon. Both cannons can fire simultaneously or independently to save ammunition and continue sustained fire operations. Other equipment is two dual Barrier Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launchers, for a total of four missiles, capable of firing the RK-2 ATGM which can penetrate up to 800mm of RHA behind ERA, a 30mm KBA-117 grenade launcher, and 2x coaxial KT-7.62mm machine guns. Electronic wise, the BMPT Strazh features 3rd-generation thermal imagers and laser rangefinder integrated into the ‘Duplet’ module through the Tandem-2-2 fire control system. The Gunner utilizes the Tandem-2-2 Electro-optical sight located between the two main guns while the Commander can also operate the main gun from his/her station utilizing an independent display. Currently, the Ukrainian Army nor any other military utilizes the BMPT Strazh and remains in prototype status with trials conducted in 2018.
- The ‘Duplet’ module can substitute the RK-2 missile for Konkurs-M missiles.
- In terms of ammunition, the ZTM-1 (2A72) and ZTM-2 (2A42) utilize the 30x165 cartridge which allows both cannons to use the same ammunition. The Precision Mechanic Plant in Western Ukraine launched serial-production of Soviet 30x165 ammunition including the 3UBR8 Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot round with Tracer (APDS-T) round, 3UBR6 Armor Piercing round with Tracer (AP-T) round, 3UOR6 High-Explosive Incendiary Fragmentation round with Tracer (F-T) and the 3UOF8 High Explosive Incendiary round (HEF-I).
- Special thanks to @YIN67LIV@psn!
- Specifications:
- Role: Fire Support Vehicle
- Origin:
- Ukraine
- Armament:
- Primary: 2x ZTM-2 30mm Autocannons
- Cartridge: 30x165
- Ammunition:
- 3UBR8 APDS-T (BP)
- 3UBR6 AP-T (BT)
- 3UOR6 HEF-I (OFZ)
- 3UOF8 F-T (OT)
- Coaxial: 2x KT-7.62mm Machine Guns
- Roof-Mounted: KBA-117 30mm Grenade Launcher
- Tertiary: 2x2 Barrier 212 ATGM Launcher (4x missiles total)
- Missile:
- RK-2S Missile
- Warhead: Tandem-HEAT
- Caliber: 130mm
- Range: out to 5km
- Penetration: at least 800mm of RHA behind ERA.
- Guidance: Semi-Active Laser
- RK-2OF
- Warhead: HE-FRAG
- Caliber: 130mm
- Range: out to 5km
- Penetration: at least 60mm of RHA.
- Guidance: Semi-Active Laser
- RK-2S Missile
- Missile:
- Primary: 2x ZTM-2 30mm Autocannons
- Dimensions:
- Length: 6.540m
- Width: 3.415m
- Height: 2.580m
- Weight: 33t
- Mobility:
- Engine: 700hp 5TDF Liquid-cooled Diesel Engine
- Max Speed: 60km/h
- Transmission: Manual (7-Forward, 1-Reverse)
- Suspension: Torsion Bar
- Crew:
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Features:
- Duplet Combat Module
- Note: The ZTM-2 autocannons can fire independently to preserve ammunition or sustained fire or can fire simultaneously.
- Laser Rangefinder
- 6x 81mm Smoke Grenade Launchers
- ESS
- Entrenching Blade
- Armor:
- Nizh-1M ERA
- Nizh-1M offers a 10-20% increase in protection compared to K-5.
- Nizh-1M ERA
- Optics:
- Gunner/Commander: 3rd-generation Thermal Imager
- Note: The Gunner and Commander share the Electro-optical sight system.
- Driver: TNPO (Day/Night Periscope)
- Gunner/Commander: 3rd-generation Thermal Imager
- Duplet Combat Module
- In-game :
- A true multi-mission platform, this T-64 variant is highly unique, featuring 4x ATGM’s, 30mm grenade launcher, and 2x ZTM-2 30mm autocannons that can absolutely tear apart low flying aircraft, helicopters, light tanks, and heavily armored main battle tanks. Not to mention, it is equipped with Nizh-1M ERA which offers superior protection against both KE and CE-rounds. This ERA protection continues across the side of the hull and the LFP, offering superb protection for the crew. Due to being a remote combat module, the crew compartment is below the turret which significantly increases survivability. One drawback is that the ‘Duplet’ Combat Module has low armor protection. While it is unmanned, the weak armor, especially in urban environments, could be disastrous for the BMPT ‘Strazh’, especially front Artillery Fragments, HE, or HEAT rounds. This won’t necessarily lead to a death, but increases the chances for an ammunition cookoff, leaving the player stranded with little-to-no ammunition. However, in the event of a successful hull penetration, it can cookoff the ammunition stowage for the 30mm around the Commander and Gunner. While it has the same mobility of the regular T-64BV due to no change in the engine, the vehicle does have an increase in acceleration due to the removal of the significantly heavier turret.
- Estimated Battle Rating: 10.7
- Sources:
- Strazh new Ukrainian BMPT fire support vehicle based on T-64 MBT
- https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/05/the-strazh-bmpt-ukrainian-terminator.html
- World Defence News: Strazh new Ukrainian BMPT fire support vehicle based on T-64 MBT main battle tank
- Duplet
- Tank Encyclopedia - The Online Tank Museum
- https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/bmpt-64-new-battle-machine-support-of-tank.523244/
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_army_tank_heavy_armoured_vehicles_u/t-64bv_main_battle_tank_data_sheet_specifications_information_description_pictures_video.html
- Shot from the "Doublet". Ukroboronprom demonstrated a new combat module
- https://www.armour.gr/catalogues/pdf/Ukr-Tank.pdf
- https://defence-blog.com/ukroboronprom-offers-modern-modular-turret-systems-at-laad-2017/
- Ukrainian Defense Review #3 [July-September 2018] by Defense Express - Issuu
- http://progress.gov.ua/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/armored-military-vehicles.pdf
- https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/mediawiki/index.php/RK-2_Barrier_(Bar’er-V)Ukranian_Anti-Tank_Guided_Missile(ATGM)
- http://www.military-today.com/missiles/skif.htm
- https://thesovietarmourblog.blogspot.com/p/30x165mm-cartridges.html#:~:text=3UOR6 is a high-explosive,670M nose fuze is used.
Imagery/Media
Image gallery of the BMPT Strazh.
BMPT Strazh data sheet.
Early-version of the Duplet Combat Module.
Images of the turret featuring 6x 81mm Smoke Launchers, 4 ATGM’s a 30mm grenade launcher, and 2x ZTM-2 autocannons.
Early version of the combat module showing the 30mm ammunition baskets around the Commander and Gunner.
Display of all modules.
An image of the RK-2S missile used on the vehicle.
Nizh-1M ERA broken down to show its operation.
Another view of the Nizh-1M ERA block.
Nizh-1M compared to other ERA including Kontact-1 (4S20) and Kontact-5 (4S22).
Video showing the Nizh-1M ERA capabilities.
Video of the “Duplet” module in action. Note: BMP chassis for reference only.
Video showing the new BMPT Strazh.
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