BTR-3U
Ukrainian BTR-3U in desert camouflage
Type	Armored personnel carrier
Place of origin	Ukraine
Service history
In service	Ukrainian Ground Forces
Production history
Designed	2000
Manufacturer	Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau
Produced	2001
Variants	See below
Specifications
Weight	16.4 tonnes
Length	7.65m
Width	2.9m
Height	2.8m (including turret)
Crew	3 crew (+6 passengers)
Primary armament	30 mm caliber
Secondary armament	7.62 mm
Engine	Deutz AG 326 hp
Suspension	wheeled 8×8
Operational range	600km
Speed	85 km/h

The BTR-3 is an 8×8-wheeled armored personnel carrier manufactured by KMDB in Ukraine. The most significant of exports was to the Myanmar Army which acquired 1000 BTR-3Us, to be assembled in Myanmar. The BTR-3U is an upgrade of the BTR-80 and an improved version of the BTR-94.

Contents 1 Design 2 Equipment 3 Variants 4 Operators 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Design

The BTR-3U is fitted with the one-person KBA-105 "Shkval" unified fighting module which can accommodate 30mm gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 30mm automatic grenade launcher and anti-tank guided weapons. This module was developed by the State Scientific Technical Centre of Artillery & Rifle Arms of Ukraine. The Shkval fighting module design is very flexible, which makes it possible to easily replace an existing weapon with another one. The 30 mm dual-feed cannon has 350 rounds of ready-use ammunition. A total of 2,500 rounds are carried for the 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The 30 mm grenade launcher is mounted on the left side of the turret, having 29 rounds of ready-use ammunition, with additional 87 rounds being carried in reserve (three magazines, each containing 29 rounds). Six 81 mm electrically operated smoke/aerosol grenade launchers are mounted three either side of the turret rear and firing forwards. The sighting systems include a commander’s 1PZ-3 observation periscope and a TKN-4S Agat stabilised sight which is integrated with the missile fire control system.

The troop compartment accommodates six soldiers who enter and leave the vehicle by a door in either side of the hull. The lower part of the door folds downward to form a step, with the upper part opening forwards. There are also hatches in the roof and firing ports with associated vision devices provided in the sides and front of the vehicle. An air conditioning system is fitted as standard to ensure crew comfort in hot conditions.

Comparison of some modern modern IFVs

	Saudi Arabia Fahd-280-30[1][2]	BTR-3U [3]	VBCI[4]	LAV-25[5]	Type-92 IFV[6]	BTR-90[5][7]
Weight	10.9 t (12.0 short tons)	16.4 t (18.1 short tons)	26 t (29 short tons)	12.8 t (14.1 short tons)	12.5 t (13.8 short tons)	20.9 t (23.0 short tons)
Primary armament	30 mm (1.2 in) 2A42 automatic cannon	30 mm (1.2 in) Dual-feed cannon	25 mm (0.98 in) NATO dual feed cannon	25 mm (0.98 in) M242 chain gun	30 mm (1.2 in) Auto cannon [1]	30 mm (1.2 in) 2A42 automatic cannon
Secondary armament	7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG machine gun	7.62 mm (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun	7.62 mm (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun	7.62 mm (0.300 in) M240 machine gun	7.62 mm (0.300 in) coaxial machine gun	7.62 mm (0.300 in) PKT machine gun
Missile armament (Range)	AT-5 Spandrel (70-4000 meters)	AT-5 Spandrel (70-4000 meters)	-	-	-	AT-5 Spandrel (70-4000 meters)
Road range	700 km (430 mi)	600 km (370 mi)	750 km (470 mi)	660 km (410 mi)	800 km (500 mi)	800 km (500 mi)
Maximum velocity (on road)	100 km/h (62 mph)	85 km/h (53 mph)	100 km/h (62 mph)	100 km/h (62 mph)	85 km/h (53 mph)	100 km/h (62 mph)
Capacity (maximum)	3 crew + 7 passengers	3 crew + 6 passengers	2 crew + 9 passengers	3 crew + 6 passengers	3 crew + 9 passengers	3 crew + 9 passengers

[edit] Equipment

The standard equipment of the BTR-3U also includes hydraulically amplified powered steering on the front four road wheels and a central tyre-pressure regulation system that allows the driver to adjust the tyre-pressure to suit the terrain being crossed. The BTR-3U is fitted with French Michelin tires.

The BTR-3U engine compartment consists of a Deutz BF6M1015 diesel developing 326 hp coupled to an Allison MD3066 fully-automatic transmission. The power pack and transmission are fitted by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau with the technical assistance of the Deutz AG and the Allison Transmission companies. The engine compartment is fitted with an automatic double-action fire extinguishing system.

The vehicle is fully amphibious, propelled when afloat by a single water jet mounted at the rear of the hull. To prepare the vehicle for water, the driver erects a trim vane and switches on the bilge pumps from within the vehicle.

[edit] Variants

• BTR-3U "Okhotnik" - initially known as BTR-94K. As described.
  • Guardian - version for UAE Marines with "Buran-N1" turret.
• BTR-3E - probably with UTD-20 engine.
  • BTR-3E1 - latest version with BM-3 "Shturm" turret and new engine.
  • BTR-3E ARV - recovery vehicle with winch, crane and dozer blade.

[edit] Operators

•  Azerbaijan - 6 BTR-3/12.7 ^[8]
•  Chad - 8 BTR-3U, from ukraine
•  Ecuador - 3 BTR-3U ordered^[9]
•  Kazakhstan - 2 BTR-3E ^[9]
•  Myanmar - 210 BTR-3U (1000 ordered)^[10]
•  Nigeria - 30 BTR-3UN, 6 BTR-3UK, 4 BTR-3UR and 7 BTR-3E/14.5 ^[9]
•  Thailand - 96 BTR-3E1 ordered ^[9]
•  United Arab Emirates - 90 Guardians^[9]
•  Ukraine - Expected to replace older variants in the coming years.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• BTR-3U Armoured Personnel Carrier at KMDB
• UN register of conventional arms

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