The BTR-3 is an 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier of the army, manufactured by Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) in Ukraine and designed by ADCOM Manufacturing from the United Arab Emirates. Currently, the BTR-3 is in service with Azerbaijan, Chad, Kazakhstan, Myanmar's military, the UAE, the Royal Thai Army, and Nigeria.
The BTR-3E1 is an amphibious wheeled armored vehicle produced in Ukraine, based on the BTR series originating from Russia. Its hull is made from very hard steel reinforced internally with KEVLAR synthetic fiber, providing protection against 7.62mm rounds. It can be upgraded with ceramic plates to protect against 12.7mm (.50 caliber) rounds. It carries a total of nine personnel, including the vehicle commander, driver, gunner, and crew members.
Weapon System
A 30mm ZTM-1 automatic cannon is mounted on the turret atop the vehicle, supplied with 400 rounds. It has a firing rate of 330 rounds per minute and an effective ground target range of 4,000 meters and an air target range of 2,000 meters.
A BARRIER anti-tank guided missile system uses laser beam guidance and includes rockets effective at a range of 5,500 meters. A 30mm automatic grenade launcher, either AG-17 or AGS-17, is equipped with grenades effective at a range of 1,700 meters.
A 7.62mm KT-7.62 (PKT) machine gun is mounted with 2,000 rounds, effective at a range of 2,000 meters.
An 81mm smoke grenade launcher is fitted with six smoke grenades.
The vehicle is powered by a 320-horsepower Mercedes-Benz diesel engine.
Allison Transmission automatic gearbox system.
Independent suspension system.
Run-flat tires allow for air pressure control while driving.
Vehicle weight is 16 tons.
Maximum road speed is 100 km/h.
Water speed reaches 10 km/h.
Propelled in water by a single water jet mounted centrally at the rear of the vehicle.
Operational temperature ranges from -40°C to +55°C.
Capable of crossing obstacles up to 0.5 meters high.
Can cross tank ditches up to 2 meters wide.
Can climb slopes at an angle of 30 degrees.
Can negotiate side slopes of 25 degrees.
Gun stabilization system.
Target tracking system with TV cameras operational day and night, integrated with a laser range finder.
Panoramic observation system for 360-degree surveillance.
Full-flow air filtration system protects against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats (CBRN), and includes air conditioning.
Designed to allow cavalry troops to maneuver quickly and approach enemy lines closely, providing suppressive fire to enemy strongholds. This combat mobility tactic follows U.S. and NATO standards, offering greater flexibility than the Soviet line-abreast formation. Enhanced weapon capabilities against tanks improve operational versatility across multiple dimensions.
The BTR-3E1 is an amphibious wheeled armored vehicle produced in Ukraine, based on the BTR series originating from Russia. Its hull is made from very hard steel reinforced internally with KEVLAR synthetic fiber, providing protection against 7.62mm rounds. It can be upgraded with ceramic plates to protect against 12.7mm (.50 caliber) rounds. It carries a total of nine personnel, including the vehicle commander, driver, gunner, and crew members, with the following specifications.
The vehicle weighs 16.4 tons, carrying three crew members and six infantry soldiers. It is powered by a 326-horsepower German Deutz AG diesel engine, reaching a maximum speed of 85 km/h. The main armaments include a 30mm cannon and a 7.62mm machine gun. The BTR-3 is amphibious and propelled in water by a water jet located at the rear.
Armored wheeled vehicle (8x8) model BTR-3E1.
Weapon system.
One 30mm ZTM-1 automatic cannon mounted on the turret atop the vehicle, supplied with 350 rounds, with a firing rate of 330 rounds per minute. Effective range is 4,000 meters against ground targets and 2,000 meters against air targets.
BARRIER anti-tank guided missile system using laser beam guidance, equipped with four rockets effective at a range of 5,500 meters.
30mm automatic grenade launcher AG-17 or AGS-17 with 29 grenades ready to fire and an additional 87 in reserve, effective at 1,700 meters.
7.62mm KT-7.62 (PKT) machine gun with 350 rounds ready and a total of 2,500 rounds, effective at 1,500 meters.
81mm smoke grenade launcher with six smoke grenades.
Powered by a 300-horsepower UTD-20 diesel engine.
Mechanical transmission system.
Independent suspension system.
Run-flat tires with in-motion tire pressure control.
Vehicle weight is 16.4 tons.
Power-to-weight ratio is 18.8 horsepower per ton.
Maximum road speed is 85 km/h.
Water speed ranges from 8 to 10 km/h.
Minimum speed is 5 km/h.
Operational range on road is 600 km.
Operational range in rough terrain is 350 km.
Operating temperature range is from -40°C to +55°C.
Can cross obstacles up to 0.5 meters high.
Can cross tank ditches up to 2 meters wide.
Can climb slopes at 30 degrees.
Can negotiate side slopes of 25 degrees.
Fire control system includes:
Gun stabilization system.
Target tracking system with day/night TV cameras and integrated laser range finder.
Panoramic observation system for 360-degree situational awareness.
Additional equipment includes:
A 6-ton capacity winch.
Automatic fire suppression system.
Full-flow air filtration system.
10-kilowatt air conditioning system.
18-kilowatt heating system.