BRM-3K Rys

   The BRM-3K Rys (Lynx) was developed in the early 1990s. It is based on the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle chassis. Although the BRM-3K entered service with Russian army in 1995 it is currently still at the prototype stage or may be in low-rate production. There are no known exports of this system.

   A steel hull protects crew against armor-piercing bullets, small-bore projectiles and artillery splinters. Fire-prevention and NBC systems are fitted as standard.

   The BRM-3K is armed with a stabilized 30-mm cannon and coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. Provision is made for an ATGW launcher and four missiles. The ATGW system can be dismounted and fired remotely from the vehicle.

   The BRM-3 has a crew of six. It consists of the vehicle commander, gunner, driver, navigator/computer operator, wireless operator and reconnaissance group commander.

   Battlefield surveillance equipment includes the mast-mounted-1RL-133-1 radar. The BRM-3K radar can detect vehicles at a distance of up to 8 - 10 km, and people up to 4 km away, however actual ranges depend on terrain. When active, this radar is elevated to a height of 1 m and can be traversed 120° either side regardless of the turret position and can be retracted into the vehicle when not in use. A portable reconnaissance equipment can be fitted to enable a remote connection with the vehicle up to 6 km away.

   The BRM-3K is also fitted with the navigation device to enable it to determine it's own position of the battlefield. Information would normally be collected and then transmitted to the next chain of command. Communication aids ensure data and radio links at a maximum range of 350 km.

   Vehicle is powered by an UTD-29 diesel engine, developing 500 horsepower. A small generator is mounted at the rear of the BRM-3K. It allows the electronic equipment to operate when the main engine is shut down. Vehicle is fully amphibious. On water the BRM-3K is propelled by two waterjets.