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BRDM-1 (4 x 4)

Country of Origin: Russia

The BRDM-1 is an amphibious Russian scout car with very light armor and armament; it is in widespread use.

The BRDM model 1957 has an open roof, while the model 1958 has a closed roof with twin hatches. The latter became the standard production model. The hull is made of all-welded steel with the engine at the front and the crew compartment at the rear.

The driver is seated on the left, with the commander on the right. There are two firing ports in each side of the hull and two...

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