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BTR-4M
The BTR-4M is an indonesian variant of the Ukrainian BTR-4 8x8 APC specifically modified to meet the operational requirements of the Indonesian Marine Corps. The BTR-4M retains the core design of the BTR-4 but also incorporates enhancements for improved seaworthiness and tropical operations. The BTR-4M features a modular steel hull with a STANAG level 2 protection. The Indonesian variant is armed with either a 7.62mm machine gun turret or the BM-7 Parus RCWS which include a 30mm ZTM-1 autocannon, coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun and a 30mm AGS-17. Although the Barrier ATGM was present on the BTR-4M during trials in Ukraine, these missiles are lacking in Indonesian service, as presumably they were not purchased. The BTR-4M is powered by a Deutz BF6M1015CP (500hp) diesel engine giving it a top road speed of over 110 km/h.
A. Background
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B. Specifications
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General Specifications
- Crew: 3 (Commander & Driver in front seat, Gunner Rear)
- Length: 7.87 m
- Width: 2.93 m
- Height: 3.05 m
- Weight (Turret Weight only): 26 t ( 1.72 t)
- Armor: protection from 7.62mm All around (protection up to 12.7mm in the front)
- Transmission: Allison 4600SP Automatic Transmission
- Gear: 6 forwards, 1 reverse
- Gear: 6 forwards, 1 reverse
- Engine: Deutz BF6M 1015CP
- Horsepower: 500hp
- Max Road Speed (Cross-country): 110 km/h ( 70 km/h)
BTR-4 Information Panel | Naval Expo 2022 (In Indonesian)
Armament
- BM-7 Parus RCWS Combat Module
- 30mm ZTM-1 (2A72) Autocannon
- 400x Rounds (Standard Ammunition selection)
- 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun
- 2000x Rounds
- 30mm AGS-17 Grenade Launcher
- 87x Rounds
- presumably without Barrier ATGM
Parus turret figure & details
- “Barrier” ATGM
- PN-B ATGM Sight
- Maintenance Hatch
- Balancing Mechanism
- Commander’s Sight
- Optical-electronic Gunner Sight
- AGS-17 Grenade Launcher
- 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun
- Smoke Grenades
- Turret Housing
- 30mm ZTM-1 Autocannon
Systems
- Turret is entirely overhead
- Inside-hull reloading for turret
- Dual-axis stabilization
- Commander-Override for the turret
- 6x 81mm 902B Tucha Smoke Grenades
- -13° to +45° Vertical Guidance
- 360° Horizontal Rotation
- Arkan Fire Control System
- Optical-Television Sighting system
- OEM-B Laser Rangefinder
- Two Control Terminals
- Panorama-2P Sight
- Hunter-Killer option
- Camera has circular view & can rise up to 0.5m above the turret
C. More Images
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Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXUjGUmR9Ws
BTR-4M Walkaround
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qei9v52FhiY
Amphibious Test of the BTR-4M in Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeZE22Bq5po
Amphibious Test of the BTR-4M in Indonesia
BTR-4M firing in Hambalang Hill
BTR-4M firing in Sukabumi
BTR-4M during a Parade
BTR-4M During an exercise
The first (and only) batch of BTR-4Ms during initial trials in Indonesia
BTR-4M on the move
Closer look of the 30mm Gun
D. Sources
Details
- BTR-4 Information Panel. Naval Expo 2022 Static Display. Northern Jakarta, Indonesia. 2022.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170125192543/http://angkasa.co.id/info/militer/blamm-dahsyatnya-uji-tembak-btr-4m-milik-marinir/
- BTR-4M: Ranpur Amfibi Terbaru, Siap Memperkuat Resimen Kavaleri Marinir TNI AL
- BTR-4: Intip Ranpur Amfibi Generasi Mendatang Korps Marinir TNI AL
- Gelombang Pertama BTR-4M Tiba di Indonesia
- Korps Marinir Gelar Uji Fungsi dan Pelatihan Awak Ranpur BTR-4M
- Tak Puas dengan Performa, Korps Marinir Pertimbangkan (Kembali) Pengadaan BTR-4M 8x8
- Meski Pengadaan Lanjutan Belum Jelas, Kondisi BTR-4M Korps Marinir Terawat Baik
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170516041835/http://angkasa.grid.id/info/militer/angkatan-laut/inilah-penampakan-ranpur-btr-4-pesanan-korps-marinir-tni-al/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230504085553/https://www.military-today.com/apc/btr_4.htm
- Glavcom: Ukrainian combat module BM-7 Parus
- BTR-4E Bucephalus
- Indonesian Marines sea exercise with BTR-4M amphibious armored
- DEFENSE STUDIES: Indonesian Marine Corps Prepares to Pull Plug on Further BTR-4 Acquisitions
- DEFENSE STUDIES: Indonesia Reconsiders Further Acquisition of BTR-4 APCs After Early Trials
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160828142035/http://www.ukrmilitary.com/2016/08/first-btr4m.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20250426144440/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2016/06/btr-4-in-water.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20250120165220/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2021/03/btr4m.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20250320185422/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2017/11/btr-4m.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20250214182023/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2020/12/btr-4m.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20250208231602/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2016/08/first-btr4m.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20250212104540/https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2017/05/indonezijski-morpihy-rozpochaly-ekspluatatsiyu-ukrayinskyh-btr-4m.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140201223633/http://www.ukraineindustrial.info/archives/1407
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140224040235/http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/ukroboronprom_prodast_indoneziii_pyat_btr_4_1902432
- БТР-4 — Вікіпедія
- Парус (модуль) — Вікіпедія
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