BTR-3E1 ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER

MAIN COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BTR-3E1 APC

The BTR-3E1 power pack consists of a DEUTZ BF6M1015 diesel developing 326 hp coupled to an Allison MD3066 fully-automatic transmission. The power pack compartment is fitted with an automatic double-action fire extinguishing system. An air conditioning system is fitted as standard to ensure crew comfort in hot conditions.

The troop compartment accommodates six troops 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 forward. There are also hatches in the roof and firing ports with associated vision devices provided in the sides and front of the vehicle.

The BTR-3E1 is fitted with the one-person unified fighting module that accommodates a number of weapon systems including 30mm gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 30mm automatic grenade launcher and anti-tank guided weapons. The fighting module design is flexible, which makes it possible to easily replace an existing weapon.

The 30mm 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 30mm grenade launcher is mounted on the left side of the turret, having 29 rounds of ready-use ammunition, with an additional 87 rounds being carried in reserve (three magazines, each containing 29 rounds).

Six 81mm electrically operated smoke/aerosol grenade launchers are mounted three on both sides of the turret rear and fires forward.

The sighting systems include a commander’s observation periscope and a stabilized sight that is integrated with the missile fire control system.

The standard equipment of the BTR-3E1 also includes hydraulically amplified powered steering on the front four road wheels and a central tire-pressure regulation system that allows the driver to adjust the tire pressure to suit the terrain being crossed.  The vehicle is fully amphibious, and is 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.