Country of origin |
Russia |
Entered service |
2001 |
Crew |
2 men |
Personnel |
7 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight |
43.9 t |
Length |
~ 6.8 m |
Width |
~ 3.6 m |
Height |
~ 2.1 m |
Armament |
Machine guns |
1 x 12.7 mm (1 000 rounds) |
Mobility |
Engine |
V-46 diesel |
Engine power |
780 hp |
Maximum road speed |
~ 60 km/h |
Range |
~ 500 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
60% |
Side slope |
40% |
Vertical step |
0.85 m |
Trench |
2.8 m |
Fording |
1.2 m |
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The BMO-T
specialized heavy armored personnel carrier is a Russian
development. It is a dedicated transporter for specialized
flamethrower squads, armed with RPO-A series portable infantry
flamethrowers. Vehicle is intended to support infantry and tank
formations and its primary targets are heavy fortifications. The
BMO-T was adopted by the Russian Army in 2001,
however it is not produced in quantity. Only a small number of these
vehicles have been built to date.
The BMO-T is
based on the
T-72 main
battle tank. Tank turret has been removed replaced with a superstructure. The
BMO-T has similar protection as the main battle tank. Vehicle has
composite front armor and is fitted with built-in explosive reactive
armor panels. Interior of the BMO-T is lined with Kevlar liner, that
prevents spalling once the armor is penetrated. Vehicle is also fitted
with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.
This heavy
armored personnel carrier is armed with remotely controlled 12.7 mm
machine gun. A total of 32 shoulder-launcher disposable
RPO-A
Shmel series flamethrowers are
carried inside the vehicle.
The BMO-T has
a crew of two, including commander and driver and provides
accommodation for a section of seven soldiers. Troops dismount through
the roof or rear hatches.
The BMO-T
is based on a chassis of the
T-72 main battle
tank. It is powered by the V-46 diesel engine, developing 780
horsepower. Some sources claim that this heavy APC is fitted with
newer V-84-1 or V-84M diesel engines, developing 840 hp. The BMO-T
is fitted with a self-entrenching blade.
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