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BRDM-2 (4 x 4) scout car

Country of Origin: Russia

The BRDM-2 is a 4 x 4 Russian-built armored amphibious scout car that is the successor to the BRDM-1.

Similar to the BRDM-1 in this respect, the BRDM-2 has a boat-like front and two auxiliary center axles. A more powerful GAZ-41 engine is mounted in the BRDM-2, located at the rear of the hull. The all-welded steel armor hull provides protection against small-arms fire and shell splinters.

The driver is located in the front left of the vehicle, with the commander to his right. Both...

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