THE WRECKING CREW

VEHICLE RECOGNITION GUIDE

TAKISTAN ARMY

BMP 2

Mainarmament

30 mm automatic cannon 2A429M113 Konkurs ATGM

Secondaryarmament

7.62mm machine gun (PKTM)

Enginediesel UTD-20/3300hp (225kW)

Power/weight 21hp/tonneSuspension torsion barOperational

range600km (370mi)

Points to note: The 30mm Auto cannon is effective against troops, soft and medium armoured vehicles. The 9M113 Konkurs ATGM is not a fire and forget system, this is fly by wire and is controlled by the gunner.

This vehicle is fully amphibious.

Recognition features

Left side

1. The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle with its 30mm auto cannon and 9M113 Konkurs ATGM, the auxiliary spot light is clearly visible.

2. The final drive and sprocket is partially hidden under the flotation skirt.3. The rear idler is more exposed than that of the final drive.

Right side

1. The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle with its 30mm auto cannon and 9M113 Konkurs ATGM are clearly visible, as well as the 2

Infra-red search lamps.2. The exhaust.3. The final drive and sprocket is partially hidden under the flotation skirt.4. The rear idler is more exposed than that of the final drive.

Front

1. The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle with its 30mm auto cannon and 9M113 Konkurs ATGM are clearly visible as well as the 2 Infra-red search lamps and auxiliary spot light.

2. Main head lights. 3. wide and sloping hull for amphibious operation.

Rear

1. Rear doors are split into 2 sections left and right, this is also where the fuel tanks for the BMP2 are, so it's a good area to aim for.

2. Swim skirt as well as water propulsion system.

BMP 2 Hq & Command Vehicle

Mainarmament

PKMT

Enginediesel UTD-20/3300hp (225kW)

Power/weight 21hp/tonneSuspension torsion barOperational

range600km (370mi)

Points to note: The turret on the HQ variant is fixed and does not rotate;

The main weapon is for self defence against troops and light skinned vehicles as well as air defence;

This vehicle is fully amphibious.

Recognition features

Left side

1.The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle with a 10m telescopic mast in place of the 30mm auto cannon. The PKMT is fixed on a pintle mount on the commanders hatch, with the auxiliary spot light clearly visible in the turret.2. A series of antennas, storage cases and communication boxes are clearly seen at the rear of the vehicle.3.The final drive and sprocket is partially hidden under the flotation skirt.4.The rear idler more exposed than that of the final drive.

Right Side

1.The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle with a 10m telescopic mast in place of the 30mm auto cannon. the PKMT is fixed on a pintle mount on the commanders hatch. The Infra-red spot light is clearly seen on the turret.2. A series of antennas, storage cases and communication boxes are clearly seen at the rear of the vehicle.3.The rear idler is more exposed than that of the final drive.4. The final drive and sprocket is partially hidden under the flotation skirt.

Front

1. The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle with its 10m telescopic mast in place of the 30mm auto cannon and the DshKM is visible as well as the Infra-red search lamp and auxiliary spot light.

2. Main head lights. 3. wide and sloping hull for amphibious operation.

Rear

1. Communication, storage and antenna systems clearly visible. 2. Rear doors are split into 2 sections left and right, this is also where the fuel tanks for the BMP2 are so it's a good

area to aim for.3. Swim skirt as well as water propulsion system.

BRDM-2

Mainarmament

14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun (500 rounds)

Secondaryarmament

7.62mm PKT coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2000 rounds)

EngineGAZ-41 gasoline V-8140hp (104kW) at 3400rpm

Power/weight 18.2hp/tonne (13.5kW/tonne)Suspension Wheeled 4x4 (+ 4 auxiliary wheels), leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers

Ground clearance 430mm (17in)Fuel capacity 290l (64impgal; 77 US gal)Operational

range750km (470mi)

Points to note: The turret houses both 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun and 7.62mm PKT coaxial general-purpose machine gun.

The main weapon is for self defence against troops, light and medium skinned vehicles. Aiming for the wheels is an ideal way to cause a crew ejection without fully destroying the vehicle

Recognition features

Left side

1. The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle, as well as the primary spot light.2. Communications cord reel.3. Exhaust system .4. 4x4 auxiliary wheels can be seen in the stowed position.

Right side

1. The turret is positioned on the centre of the vehicle, as well as the primary spot light.2. Communications antenna system.3. Exhaust system .4. 4x4 auxiliary wheels can be seen in the stowed position.

FRONT

1.The turret can clearly be seen with both 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun and the 7.62mm PKT coaxial general-purpose machine gun along with the primary search light.

2. Armour shutters covering the bullet proof windows. 3.Head lights & Infra-red head lights.

4.The trim board is stowed under the front nose.

Rear

1. The turret can clearly be seen from the rear.2. Both exhaust and rear lights.3. Water jet propulsion system

BRDM-2 (9K31M)

Mainarmament

9M31 Strela-1 Surface to Air Missile system

EngineGAZ-41 gasoline V-8140hp (104 kW) at 3400rpm

Power/weight 18.2hp/tonne (13.5kW/tonne)Suspension Wheeled 4x4 leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers

Ground clearance 430mm (17in)[2]Fuel capacity 290l (64impgal; 77 US gal)Operational

range750km (470mi)

Points to note : This variant does not have the auxiliary 4 x 4 wheel system installed. This platform has no secondary form of defence and is usually part of AO protection and will be in the vicinity of other vehicles, troops and installations.

Recognition features

Left side

1. 9M31 Strela-1 Surface to Air Missile system.2. Spare 9M31 Rocket pod.3. Exhaust system can be seen on top rear of vehicle.

Right side

1. 9M31 Strela-1 Surface to Air Missile system.2. Spare 9M31 Rocket pod.3. Exhaust system

Front

1. 9M31 Strela-1 Surface to Air Missile system. 2. Spare 9M31 Rocket pod.3. Armour shutters covering the bullet proof windows.4. Headlights & Infra-red headlights. 5. The Trim board is stowed under the front nose.

Rear

1. 9M31 Strela-1 Surface to Air Missile system.2. Both exhaust and rear lights can be seen on the rear corners as well as the 9M31 Missile pods.3. Water jet propulsion system.

BRDM-2 (9P148)

Mainarmament

9K111 Fagot Anti tank missile system

EngineGAZ-41 gasoline V-8140hp (104kW) at 3400rpm

Power/weight 18.2hp/tonne (13.5kW/tonne)Suspension Wheeled 4x4 (+ 4 auxiliary wheels), leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers

Ground clearance 430mm (17in)[2]Fuel capacity 290l (64 imp gal; 77 US gal)Operational

range750km (470mi)

Points to note : This variant has 9K111 Fagot Anti tank missile system and is a fly by wire system This platform has no secondary form of defence and is usually part of AO protection and will be in the vicinity of other vehicles, troops and installations.

Recognition features

Left side

1. 9K111 Fagot Anti Tank Missile system and Commanders sight can be seen on top.2. Communications cord.3. Exhaust 4. 4x4 auxiliary wheels in stowed position.

Right side

1. 9K111 Fagot Anti Tank Missile system and Commanders sight.2. Antenna mount. 3. Exhaust.4. 4x4 auxiliary wheels in stowed position.

Front

1. 9K111 Fagot Anti Tank Missile system and Commanders sight.2. Main headlights & Infra-red headlights.3. Armour shutters covering the bullet proof windows.4. The trim board is stowed under the front nose.

Rear

1. 9K111 Fagot Anti Tank Missile system.2. Exhaust & tail lights3. Water propulsion system.

BTR 60

Mainarmament

14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun (500 rounds)

Secondaryarmament

7.62mm PKT tank coaxial machine gun (3,000 rounds)

Engine2×GAZ-40P 6-cylinder gasoline[90hp (67kW) 180hp (134 kW) (combined)

Power/weight 18.4hp/tonne (13.7kW/tonne)Suspension wheeled 8×8

Ground clearance

475mm

Fuel capacity 290lOperational

range500km

Speed80km/h on road10km/h on water

Points to note : This variant has 9K111 Fagot Anti tank missile system and is a fly by wire system This platform has no secondary form of defence and Is usually part of AO protection and will be in the vicinity of other vehicles, troops and installations.

Points to note : This variant has 9K111 Fagot Anti tank missile system and is a fly by wire system This platform has no secondary form of defence and Is usually part of AO protection and will be in the vicinity of other vehicles, troops and installations.

Points to note : The BTR-60 has the same weapon system and turret as BRDM-2. It has more capacity for troops and carrying equipment unlike the BRDM-2.

The BTR-60 is fully amphibious.

Recognition features

Left Side

1. Turret system is the same as the BRDM-2 with primary search light on the right side.2. Rear end has a steep sloping rear with exhaust system attached.3. Crewman’s and troop entrance and exit hatch

Right side

1. Turret system is the same as the BRDM-2 with primary search light on the right side .2. Rear end has a steep sloping rear with exhaust system attached.3. Crewman's and troop entrance hatch (due to seating arrangement the hatches are not opposite

each other).4. Antenna system on right hand side of roof .

Front

1. Turret system with primary search light as well as infra- red sight in the turret.2. Main headlights and black out lights.3. Armoured shield protection covers bullet proof glass.4. Trim board stowed under the nose.

Rear

1. Turret system and antenna system.2. Steep sloping rear with exhaust and tail lights.3. Water propulsion system.

BTR 70

Mainarmament

14.5mm KPVT machine gun.

Secondaryarmament

7.62mm PKT machine gun

Enginegasoline ZMZ-4905120hp (88.2 kW) (x2)

Power/weight 20hp/tonneSuspension wheeled 8×8Operational

range400-600 km

Speed 80km/h, swim 9km/h

Points to note : The BTR-70 has the same weapon system and turret as the BTR-60 and BRDM-2. It has more capacity for troops and carrying equipment unlike the BRDM-2.

The BTR-70 is fully amphibious.

Recognition features

Left side

1. Turret system same as the BTR-60 and BRDM-2 and the primary spot light on the right side.2. Slight sloping rear with armoured exhaust system (Rear not as steep sloping as BTR-60).3. Crewman's and troops entrance and exits hatch is on the sloping V shaped hull giving better

survivability from mine strikes.4. Antenna system on the right hand side.

Right side

1. Turret system same as the BTR-60 and BRDM-2 and the primary spot light on the right side.2. Slight sloping rear with armoured exhaust system (Rear not as steep sloping as BTR-60).3. Crewman's and troops entrance and exits hatch is on the sloping V shaped hull giving better

survivability from mine strikes.4. Antenna system on the right hand side.

Front

1. Turret system with primary search light as well as infra-red sight in the turret.2. Main headlights and black out lights.3. Armoured shield protection covers bullet proof glass.4. Trim board stowed on top of the nose.

Rear

1. Turret system and antenna system.2. Slight steep sloping rear with exhaust and tail lights.3. Water propulsion system.

M113-A3

Mainarmament

M2 Browning machine gun

EngineDetroit Diesel 6V53T, 6-cylinder diesel engine275hp (205kW)

Power/weight 22.36hp/tonneSuspension torsion bar, 5 road wheelsOperational

range~480 km (~300 miles)

Speed 67.6km/h (42.0mph), 5.8km/h (3.6mph) swimming

Points to note: The M113 is the most produced Armoured personnel carrier and sold the world over. Fully amphibious, extremely light and can be air carried.

M113-A3 is an up armoured platform with extra fuel tanks and armour trim board. This version has the M2 Browning and is able to protect against light and medium armour vehicles as well as troops.

Recognition features

Left side

1. Armoured turret giving partial protection to the gunner / commander with a 50Cal M2 browning.2. External fuel tanks part of the M113-A3 upgrade.3. Rear idler is completely exposed.4. Final drive is partially covered by the swim skirt.5. Antenna pod.

Right side

1. Armoured turret giving partial protection to the gunner / commander with a 50Cal M2 browning.2. External fuel tanks part of the M113-A3 upgrade.3. Rear idler is completely exposed.4. Final drive is partially covered by the swim skirt.

Front

1. Armoured turret with 50cal M2 Browning and Kevlar pintle shield.2. Main headlights, Infra-red headlights and 4 bank smoke grenade discharger.3. Armour trim board part of the M113-A3 upgrade.

Rear

1. Armoured turret and hatch.2. External fuel tanks, tail lights.3. Rear door and ramp combined.

T34/85

Mainarmament (T-34/85: 85mm gun)Secondaryarmament

2 × 7.62 mm (0.308 in) DT machine guns

EngineModel V-2 38.8L V12 Diesel engine500hp (370 kW)

Power/weight 17.5hp/tonneSuspension ChristieOperational

range400km (250mi)

Speed 53km/h (33mph)

Points to note: This maybe an old and obsolete relic that aside, this still has a powerful 85mm gun as well as 2 x 7.62mm machine guns, it is how ever slow to manoeuvre.

The main gun is not accurate over long range engagements.

Recognition features

Left side

1. High profile turret.2. External fuel tank on rear.3. Commanders sight.4. 85mm gun is straight with no gas extractor.5. Final drives exposed.6. Rear idler exposed.

Right side

1. High profile turret.2. 2x external fuel tank on rear.3. Commanders sight.4. 85mm gun is straight with no gas extractor. 1 of the two 7.62mm machine guns.5. Final drives exposed.6. Rear idler exposed.7. Hull machine gun 7.62mm.

Front

1. High profile turret with main armament and commanders sight.2. Drivers hatch. 3. Radio operators hull machine gun.4. Extremely crude built mud guards.

Rear

1. High profile turret and commanders sight.2. 3x external fuel tanks. 3. Sloping rear with 2 exhausts and transmission access hatch.

T55A

Mainarmament

D-10T 100mm rifled gun

Secondaryarmament

7.62mm SGMT coaxial machine gun

EngineModel V-55(V-54) V-12 water-cooled. 38.88-l diesel581hp (433 kW)

Power/weight 14.6hp/tonneTransmission Mechanical synchro-mesh, 5 forward, 1 reverse gearsSuspension Torsion bar

Ground clearance 0.425mFuel capacity 580 l (internal), 320 l(less on early T54) (external), 400l rear drums

Speed 48 km/h (30mph)

Points to note: T55 made in 1955 has a rifled main gun and is accurate up to 1500m. Like most of the Russian vehicles from this era it has no thermal imaging but does have infra-red.

Recognition features

Left side

1. Low profile turret system with antenna and commanders sight.2. Gas extractor.3. External fuel tanks.4. Final drives fully exposed at the rear.5. Idler exposed.6. Exhaust .

Right side

1. Low profile turret, main Infra-red targeting lamp and 7.62mm coax machine gun.2. Gas extractor.3. External fuel tanks.4. Idler exposed.5. Final drive fully exposed.

Front

1. Low profile turret, infra-red lamp , commanders sight and secondary search light.2. Main and black out headlight.3. Mud guard.

Rear

1. Low profile turret, turret marker light and gas cooler system.2. External fuel tanks.

T72-M

Mainarmament

125mm 2A46M smooth bore gun

Secondaryarmament

7.62mm PKT coax machine gun, 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun

EngineV-12 diesel780hp (582kw)

Power/weight 18.8hp/tTransmission Synchro-mesh, hydraulically assisted, with 7 forward and 1 reverse gears.Suspension torsion bar

Fuel capacity 1,200L (320 U.S.gal; 260 imp gal)Operational

range460km (290mi), 700km (430mi) with fuel drums

Speed 60km/h (37mph)

Points to note:T-72 made in 1972 this is the chassis that future Russian tanks are built on, with a smooth bore main gun that is extremely accurate and deadly.

Infra-red lamp no thermal imaging.

Recognition features

Left side

1. Low profile turret with gas cooler on the side.2. Gas extractor. 3. Exhaust system.4. Final drives (upgrade from the T55 / 64).5. Idler partially exposed

Right side

1. Low profile turret with 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun and Infra-red lamp.2. Gas extractor. 3. Exhaust system.4. Final drives (upgrade from the T55 / 64).5. Idler partially exposed

Front

1. Low profile turret with 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun and Infra-red lamp with the gas cooler on the left.

2. V-Shape splash plate.3. Main headlights.4. Mud guards.

Rear

1. Low profile turret with 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun and secondary Infra-red lampwith gas cooler and turret marker light.

2. Racks for external fuel tanks.

ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

Mainarmament

4 × 23mm 2A7 auto cannons (AZP-23 "Amur" quad automatic anti-aircraft gun), ammunition 2,000 rounds

EngineV-6R, 8-cylinder 6-stroke airless-injection water-cooled 20 litre diesel280hp (209kW) at 2,000rpm[6]

Power/weight 14.7hp/tonne (11.0kW/tonne)Suspension individual torsion bar with hydraulic shock absorbers of 1st, 5th left and 6th right road wheels

Fuel capacity 515l[8]Operational

range450km (road), 300km (off-road)[7]

Speed 50km/h (road), 30km/h (off-road)[7]

Points to note: The Shilka may be used for Air defence. The 4 × 23 mm 2A7 auto cannons can be used against light, medium and even some heavy armour. Imagine, if you will, an infantry soldier on the ground offensive and having its weapons firing at

you. The radar system is active meaning once the system acquires the air target, the target will hear that it has been engaged.

Recognition features

Left side

1. RPK-2 "Tobol" 1RL33 radar.2. Turret system with its 4 × 23 mm 2A7 auto cannons.3. Final drives exposed.4. Idler exposed at front.

Right side

1. RPK-2 "Tobol" 1RL33 radar.2. Turret system with its 4 × 23mm 2A7 auto cannons.3. Idler exposed at front.4. Final drives exposed.

Front

1. RPK-2 "Tobol" 1RL33 radar.2. Turret system with its 4 × 23 mm 2A7 auto cannons.3. Main headlights and black out lights4. Drivers hatch.

Rear

1. RPK-2 "Tobol" 1RL33 radar.2. Turret system with escape hatch.

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