It was also known under the designations BTR-40PB, BTR-40P-2 and GAZ 41-08. This vehicle, like many other Soviet designs, has been exported extensively and is in use in at least 38 countries. It was intended to replace the older BRDM-1, and has improved amphibious capabilities and better armament compared to its predecessor.

The GAZ-41 gasoline V-8 indeed was rated fro 140 hp whereas the former GAZ-40PB V8 gasoline engine only gave 90 hp (70 kW). Power-to-weight rose from 16hp/t to 18.2 hp/tonne and top speed from 90/9 kph to 100/10 kph on land and water.

Like its predecessor, the BRDM-2 is amphibious. The GAZ-41 gasoline V-8 engine supplies power to the circular water-jet, equipped with a four-bladed propeller at the rear of the vehicle, which is covered with an armoured shutter while on land. This shutter must be …

In an attempt to improve the amphibious characteristics and increase the combat power of their wheeled reconnaissance vehicles, the Soviets produced the BRDM-2. This vehicle differs from the...

The BRDM-2 is an armored patrol car used by Russia and before that the Soviet Union. It was also known under the designations BTR-40PB, BTR-40P-2 and GAZ 41-08. This vehicle, like many other Soviet designs, has been exported extensively and is in use in at least 38 countries.

The GAZ-41 gasoline V-8 engine supplies power to the circular water-jet, equipped with a four-bladed propeller at the rear of the vehicle, which is covered with an armoured shutter while on land. This shutter must be removed before entering water.

2024年3月28日 · brdm-2两栖装甲车的动力装置为gaz-41 v型8缸水冷汽油机，最大功率为103千瓦。 动力舱后置，与乘员舱通过隔热、隔音板完全隔离。 在动力舱前部有两扇进风百叶窗，后部有四扇较小的进风百叶窗，排风管道安装在车体两侧。

2024年10月10日 · The GAZ-41 gasoline V-8 engine supplies power to the circular water-jet, equipped with a four-bladed propeller at the rear of the vehicle, which is covered with an armoured shutter while on land. This shutter must be removed before entering water. The water-jet allows amphibious travel with a speed of 10 km/h for 17 to 19 hours.

The BRDM-2 is equipped with an eight-cylinder V-shaped four-stroke gas engine GAZ-41, similar to the engines installed on GAZ-13 and GAZ-14 Chaika cars. Engine power is 140 litres. with. The engine uses a combined lubrication system (under pressure and by spraying).

The BRDM-2 is an amphibious armoured scout car designed and developed in the Soviet Union. It was also known under the designations BTR-40PB, BTR-40P-2 and GAZ ...