IMR-2M Russian Heavy Combat Engineering Vehicle
IMR-2M
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Basic Information
Name
IMR-2M Russian Heavy Combat Engineering Vehicle
Designation
IMR-2M
Alternate Designation
IMR-2M
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
A simplified model of IMR-2 without the mine-clearing system. Entered service in 1987. The purpose of the IMR-2M obstacle-clearing vehicle is to provide for the free movement of troops across. zones of destruction, including areas affected by nuclear attacks. Based on the chassis of the T-72A tank, the vehicle mounts the following equipment: a versatile dozer blade, a telescoping boom furnished with a multipurpose attachment, and a mine dredger, type KMT. The IMR-2M obstacle-clearing vehicle is noted for an 80-fold attenuation of gamma radiation.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
7.62mm PKT General-Purpose Machine Gun
Engine
Diesel (840 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Variants
IMR
First version of combat engineering vehicle built on T-54/55 medium battle tank chassis, powered by a V-55 diesel engine developing 520 hp.
IMR-2M1
Simplified model without the mine-clearing system. Entered service in 1982. Based on T-72A tank hull.
IMR-2M2
Improved version that is better suited for operations in dangerous situations, for example in contaminated areas. It entered service in 1990 and has a modified crane arm with bucket instead off the pincers.
IMR-2MA
Latest version with bigger operator's cabin armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun NSV.
Klin-1
Remote controlled IMR-2
IMR-3M
Combat engineering vehicle built on the T-90 main battle tank chassis. The vehicle is 9,320 mm long, 3,500 mm wide and 3,430 mm high and weighs 49.5 t with the KMT-RZ minesweeping device. The IMR-3M is powered by an 840-hp V-84MS multifuel diesel engine, producing a maximum speed of 60 km/h and a range of 500 km. The baseline AEV is fitted with a U-type dozer blade, jib-type crane with an excavator bucket, and minesweeping plow. A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear [CBRN] reconnaissance device, smokescreen generator, advanced signal suite and automatic fire extinguisher are fitted. The IMR-3M is armed with an NSVT 12.7 mm heavy machine gun [HMG] in a remotely controlled station. Production started in 2016 and is currently ongoing.
System
Alternative Designation
IMR-2M
Description
Heavy Combat engineering vehicle
Chassis
T-90
Blade Rate
350 m3/hr
Boom Capacity
2 tons
Bulldozer Position
Front
Bulldozer Position Grading
Yes
Bulldozer Position Road Clearning/Building
Yes
Crew
2 ea
Dozer Blade (front mounted)
Yes
Earth displacement
300 m3/hr
Excavation Rate
0.35 km/hr
Hourly Capacity ditch digging
9 m3/hr
Hourly Capacity filling ditches
INA
Lane Clearing Rate AT Mines
6 km/hr
NBC Protection
Yes
Number of Rollers per set
2 ea
Operating Depth, solid
1.3 m
Operating Depth frozen
1.1 m
Operating Speed, Bulldozer
10 km/h
Operating Speed, snow
9 km/h
Operating Speed, road building
8 km/h
Operating Speed, with trees
8 km/h
Proliferation
Limited Proliferation
Reach
8.4 m
Ripper
Yes
Rotary Crane Capacity
2 tons
Time from Travel to Operating Position
6 min
Total Number of Rollers
2 ea
Trench Crossing
1.57 m
Trenching Machine
Yes
Weight, Combat
44.3 tons
Width
3.73 m
Scrapper
Yes
Pit Depth
2.5 m
Boom Specifications
Height, Overall
INA
Length, Boom
8.4 m
Length, Overall
INA
Width, Blade
INA
Width, Overall
INA
Boom Capacity
2 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
840 hp
Fording Depth
1.2 m
Range, Cruising
500 km
Speed
60 km/h
Speed , Average Cross
8 km/h
Speed, Maximum Road
60 km/h
Speed, Maximum Swim
10 km/h
Vertical Step
INA
Communications
Radio
Name
R-173
Intercom
Name
R-174
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 x PKT 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Range, Maximum Effective, Day
1,000 m
Range, Maximum Effective, On the Move
450 m
Range, Maximum Effective, Night
800 m
Sights
Iron Sights
Protection
Active Protection System
INA
Armor, Applique
Available
Armor, Explosive Reactive
No
Armor, Turret Front
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Protection
Protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Survivability Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Route Clearing Vehicles
Land > Engineer Systems > Route Clearing Vehicles
Filter Label
I
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
3.73 m
Height
—
Weight
44300 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
CFE Treaty
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