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BTR-3E1: 8-wheeled Assault Platform
The BTR-3E1 during a military parade.
- Basic Description:
- The BTR-3 is an Armored Personnel Carrier developed in 2000 that can be equipped with many different modules/variants to serving different needs. Some of these variants include an ARV, which is equipped with a dozer blade, crane, and winch, the BTR-3E 90 equipped with the 90mm Cockerill turret for direct-fire needs, or one of the newest variants, the BTR-3E1 equipped with the BM-3M “Shturm-M” module. This version is a relatively new model, launched in 2007, features the ZTM-1 30mm Autocannon, the KT-7.62mm Coaxial Machine Gun, a KBA-117 grenade launcher, and a dual Barrier ATGM launcher/system. The turret also is equipped with an electro-optical sighting system and 360-degree Panoramic camera for the Gunner and Commander through the Track-M Fire Control System that offers 3rd-generation thermal imagery and tracking capabilities. This gives the BTR-3 all the capabilities of a modern IFV, with the option of engaging main battle tanks should the need arise. The BTR-3E1 chassis is a standard 8x8 found on many types of APC’s. This chassis is reinforced with Kevlar providing the crew with 360-degree protection from small-caliber weapons and can be fitted with addon armor to protect against 12.7mm rounds. The BTR-3E1 can carry up to 9 personnel, including the 3 required to operate the vehicle, the driver, commander, and gunner. One feature that’s different from the standard BTR-3 and the BTR-3E1 is the new MTU 6R106TD21 Diesel Engine capable of 326hp capable of achieving speeds of over 100km/h. The BTR-3E1 is capable of attaching Bar Armor.
- 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).
- Currently, the two main country’s operating the BTR-3E1 is Thailand and Ukraine.
- Specifications:
- Role: Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle
- Origin/Manufacturer:
- Ukraine - KMDB
- Armament:
- Primary: ZTM-1 30mm Autocannon
- Cartridge: 30x165
- Ammunition:
- 3UBR8 APDS-T (BP)
- 3UBR6 AP-T (BT)
- 3UOR6 HEF-I (OFZ)
- 3UOF8 F-T (OT)
- Feed System:
- Dual-belt Fed
- Coaxial: KT-7.62mm Machine Gun
- Roof-Mounted: KBA-117 30mm Grenade Launcher
- Tertiary: Dual Barrier ATGM Launcher
- 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: ZTM-1 30mm Autocannon
- Dimensions:
- Length: 7.850m
- Width: 2.900m
- Height: 2.774m
- Weight: 16-25t
- Mobility :
- Engine: 326hp - MTU 6R106TD21 Diesel Engine
- Max Speed: 100km/h (~8km/h in water)
- Transmission: Allison MD3066 Fully-automatic Transmission (6-Forward, 1-Reverse)
- Suspension: 8 x 8
- Crew:
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Features:
- Laser Rangefinder
- 6x 902V 81mm Smoke Grenade Launchers
- ESS
- Amphibious
- Unmanned Turret
- Commander and Gunner can both operate turret.
- Armor:
- Kevlar Lined
- 7.62mm all-around protection.
- Up to 12.7mm frontally.
- 360-degree Cage Armor
- Optics:
- Gunner: Track-M Opto-electronic Sighting System (Thermal Imager)
- Commander: Panorama-2P CITV (Thermal Imager)
- Driver: TVNE-4BM (Night Vision Device )
- In-game :
- The BTR-3E1 is a powerful 8x8 chassis that is capable of destroying all targets it comes across. Whether its light vehicles, low flier’s or MBT, the BTR-3E1 has the ordinance to target them all.
- Estimated Battle Rating: 9.0-9.3.
- Sources:
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_ukrainian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/btr-3e1_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures.html
- https://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr-3e1-apc/
- BTR-3 - Wikipedia
- Бронетранспортер БТР-3Е1 — КБТЗ
- https://www.ukrspecexport.com/uploads/files/Categories/pdf_5/be2e23.pdf
- 404 Error Page
- https://kbmia.com/production-en/army-en/combat-module-bm-3m-shturm-m/
- Army Guide
- https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/ukraine/btr-3e1.htm
- https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Бар’єр_(ПТРК)
- Glavcom: Ukrainian combat module BM-3M Shturm-M
- 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:
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BTR-3E1’s on parade in Kyiv, 2018.
BTR-3E1 front view.
BTR-3E1 in active service, Ukraine.
A series of images from KBTZ.
Newly prepared BTR-3E1’s.
Side view of the BTR-3E1 operated by the Royal Thai Army.
Specifications of the BTR-3E1.
A battle-damaged BTR-3E1 that was used in combat. Note the attachable bar armor.
Bar Armor Kit offered for the BTR-3E1 and other APC’s.
Another image utilizing the Cage/Bar armor.
Video of the BTR-4E and BTR-3E1.
Optics of the Ukrainian Army.
BM-3M Shturm-M Combat Module found on the BTR-3E1.
View of the Shturm Combat Modules electronics.
Gunner and Commander locations in the BTR-3E1.
BM-3M ‘Shturm’ Combat Modules being assembled.
‘Shturm’ module characteristics.
Inside the Combat Module.
Tracking setup for the Gunner.
Commander’s optical sight, Panorama-2P.
Commander and Gunner stations.
Combat Module layout.
Barrier Missile System characteristics.
Missile stowage in the BTR-3E1.
The electronics used to guide the main weapons.
Panorama-2P sight system used by the Commander.