Friday 18 September 2020

Avianavodchik - Forward Air Controller

Currently I don't have a great deal of information on the two vehicles below - other than they are based on the BTR-60:


 BTR-60 R-975

This is a forward air control vehicle with an unknown fit of R-8xx radio systems. This model has the standard BTR-60 turret. 


BTR-60 R-975MI

Radio fit is unknown is but I assume is similar to the BTR-60 R-975. Unlike the BTR-60 R-975 it lacks a turret.


Additional information will be added as I find it.

Thursday 4 July 2019

IMZ-8 M/C

The IMZ-8 Motorcycle is the only motorcycle used throughout OPFOR, and can have a sidecar attached.




BMP-2 IFV

The BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is found throughout OFPOR mechanized units and is the primary troop carrier in those units.


The BMP-2 has a crew of three and carries up to seven troops. Its main armament is a turret mounted 2A42 30mm autocannon.

The 2A42 can fire up to 500 rpm, and is effective out to the following:

  • Light armour: 1500m
  • Ground support: 2500
  • Air defence: 3000m

The BMP-2 is amphibious and has an operational range of 600km. Depending on terrain it can reach the following speeds:

  • Up to 65kph on road. 
  • Up to 45kph off road. 
  • Up to 7kph in water. 
  • Operational range of 600km 

BMP-1KSh ACV

The BMP-KSh Armoured Command Vehicle is used by C2 elements in OPFOR mechanized infantry and tank formations.

Based on the BMP-1 hull, the BMP-KSh is unarmed and carries a mast on the centre forward exterior. It has a crew of three, but can carry an additional four personnel. Like the BMP-1 it is amphibious, and has a operational range of  600km. It is also known as the BMP M1978.


Tuesday 2 July 2019

BRDM-2U ACV

The BRDM-2U Armoured Command Vehicle is found throughout OPFOR with command elements.


Unlike the standard BRDM-2, the BRDM-2U has no turret and is unarmed. It also has two large antenna bases on either side of the upper hull.

The vehicle has a crew of four.

BRDM-2 ARV

The BRDM-2 Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is widely used by OPFOR recon  elements.



Main armament consists of a  turret mounted 14.5mm KPVT HMG, with a coaxial 7.62 PKT GPMG.

The BRDM-2 has a 4 man crew and is amphibious. Top speed on formed roads is 100 kph, and 10kph in water, with an operational range of 750km.

Also known by the following designations:  GAZ 41-8 / BTR-40PB