BTR-3E1: 8-wheeled Assault Platform

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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
  • 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:
  1. https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_ukrainian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle/btr-3e1_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures.html
  2. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr-3e1-apc/
  3. BTR-3 - Wikipedia
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20150929081841/http://kbtz.entercom.ua/ua/production/btr3e1/
  5. https://www.ukrspecexport.com/uploads/files/Categories/pdf_5/be2e23.pdf
  6. 404 Error Page
  7. Combat module BM-3M «SHTURM-M» – ООО «КБ МИА»
  8. Army Guide
  9. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/ukraine/btr-3e1.htm
  10. https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Бар’єр_(ПТРК)
  11. Glavcom: Ukrainian combat module BM-3M Shturm-M
  12. https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/mediawiki/index.php/RK-2_Barrier_(Bar’er-V)Ukranian_Anti-Tank_Guided_Missile(ATGM)
  13. http://www.military-today.com/missiles/skif.htm
  14. 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.

Ukrainian BTR-4E and BTR-3E1 in Action 001 - YouTube

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.