MT-LBu Russian Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
MT-LBu
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
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Basic Information
Name
MT-LBu Russian Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
MT-LBu
Alternate Designation
MT-LBu
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Kharkiv Tractor Plant
Date of Introduction
1974
Description
The MT-LBu is a vast family of tracked AFVs designed to provide a single versatile platform that could perform almost any role. The design has advanced far beyond its original design as an artillery tractor, and the family can be found performing electronic warfare attacks, air defense, and indirect fire support missions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
V-8 Diesel (300 hp)
Active Protection
None
Range
500.0 km
Variants
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6M)
MT-LB modernization developed by Muromteplovoz in the 1990s. It can be fitted with several different turrets.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MA)
MT-LBM fitted with a turret from BTR-80, with a KPVT 14.5mm machine gun and co-axial PKT 7.62mm machine gun.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MA1)
MA armed with additional AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MA4)
MA1 armed with KPVB 23x115 mm instead of KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MA2)
MA armed with KPVB 23x115 mm instead of KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MA3)
MT-LBM armed with four 9M133 Kornet ATGM launchers, 7.62 mm PKTM tank machine gun and an AGS-30 30 mm automatic grenade launcher.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6 MB)
MT-LBM fitted with a turret from BTR-80A, using a 2A72 30 mm autocannon and co-axial PKT 7.62mm machine gun.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MB2)
MB armed with AGS-17 30 mm.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MB3)
MT-LBM armed with GSh-23V 23 mm, AGS-30 30 mm and "Kord" 12.7 mm.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MB4)
MT-LBM armed with GSh-30K 30 mm, AGS-30 30 mm and "Kord" 12.7 mm.
MT-LBM (izdeliye 6MB5)
MT-LBM armed with twin gun 23 or 30 mm, "Igla" SAM and equipped with improved sights.
MT-LBM1 (izdeliye 6M1)
MT-LBM fitted with 300-310 hp engine.
MT-LBM2
MT-LBM upgrade package developed by Kurganmashzavod with new engine and transmission, improved suspension, BMP style side skirts etc. Prototype.
2S24
Mortar carrier with 2B24 (or 2B14 "Podnos") 82 mm mortar and 83 rounds. The system designator for the carrier vehicle, mortar, and ammunition is 2K32 "Deva". The 2S24 was designed by TsNII "Burevestnik" and has a crew of five. In service with RF Interior Ministry.
MT-LBVMK
A modification of MT-LBVM with "Kord" 12.7 mm machine gun instead of NSVT 12.7 mm.
MT-LBu "Toros"
The Toros is an Arctic adapted vehicle developed by Muromteplovoz based on the MT-LBu chassis. It is used for carrying personnel, transporting loads, infantry fire support, and escort and guard missions in Arctic conditions. In addition to deep cold, this vehicle can operate in mountainous areas up to 3,000 meters above sea level, and up to 4,000 meters with some modifications. Is armed with a 30mm autocannon 2A42, PKMT 7.62mm machine gun, and 30mm AGS-17D grenade launcher, and equipped with a snowplow. Toros is able to operate in -45°C.
MTP-LB
Technical support version with no turret, an A-frame and stowage on the roof.
R-381T "Taran"
divisional Sigint set (kompleks radiotekhnicheskoj razvedki) that replaced the R-381 "Rama" set on the GAZ-66 truck. A complete set normally consists of 7 vehicles in three different models:
R-381T1 "Taran 1" – interceptor station (×2);
R-381T2 "Taran 2" – direction-finding station (×4);
R-381T3 "Taran 3" – control vehicle for the T1 and T2 (×1).
The Taran 1 is a radio interceptor based on the MT-LBu. It is believed to be a legacy Soviet system and it operates in coordination with the Taran 2 and Taran 3 vehicles.
Note:
There are more than 50 additional variants to the MT-LB. The variants above were chosen because they are linked to the Russian Federation and will likely be the most modern / upgraded.
R-330P Piramida-I
The R-330P Piramida-I is an EW vehicle designed to jam simple VHF communications. It is thought to be an export variant of a legacy Soviet system and may not have the capacity of modern Russian systems. The Piramida-I is understood to be fitted with a VHF jammer system with an output between 20 and 100 MHz and with a range of 25 km. There are some reports that the system was used by Government forces in Syria to prevent enemy forces from communicating effectively.
System
Alternative Designation
MT-LBu
Type
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Kharkiv Tractor Plant
Crew
2 ea
Passenger Capacity
11 ea
Payload Capacity
2,000 kg
Tow Capacity
6,500 kg
Note
The shape and layout of the MT-LBu is as per the MT-LB, but the hull is longer by one road wheel, which gives a total of seven per side. The MT-LBu and any vehicles based upon it can be distinguished by the number of road wheels per side; seven on the MT-LBu and six on MT-LB.
Dimensions
Length
7.21 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
1.905 m
Track Length
INA
Track Width
350 mm
Weight, Standard
9,700 kg
Weight, Combat
11,900 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
YaMZ-238N
Engine Type
V-8, diesel
Engine Power
300 hp at 2,100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
INA
Fuel Capacity
450 liters
Gearbox
Manual, Fwd: 6, Rev: 1
Electrical System
24 V
Steering
clutch and brake
Suspension
torsion bar
Maximum Land Speed
61.5 km/h
Maximum Water Speed
4.5 km/h
Range
500 km
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Obstacle
0.61 m
Trench
2.41 m
Communications
R-173
Frequency Range
30.00 - 75.99 MHz
HF Output
30 W
Mudulation
FM
Display
Digital
Entry of Frequency
Touchpad
Preset Channels
10
Digital Transmission
INA
Sensitivity
1.5 uV
Range
50 K
Operational Voltage
27+-2v
Weight
43 kg
Dimensions
428 × 222 × 238 mm
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 × 7.62 mm PKT Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Length
1,098 mm
Barrel Length
772 mm
Weight
7.5 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Rate of Fire
700–800 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
825 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Effective Firing Range
1,500 m
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR
Basic Load
2,000 Rounds
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
No
Driver Thermal Sight
The driver is provided with a TVN-2 infra-red periscope, which in combination with the OU-3GK infra-red/white light search light provides a range of about 40 m.
Thermal Sight Gunner
N/A
Main Gun Stabilization
N/A
Range, Day Sight
1,500 m
Range, Thermal Sight
N/A
Field of View
23 degrees
Protection
Hull Armor
The vehicle is lightly armored against small arms and shell splinters with a thickness of 3 to 10 mm of steel.
Turret Armor
In the centre of the roof there is a big circular opening that is covered with a blanking plate with hatch when no turret is mounted.
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
Optional
NBC Protection
Yes, The MT-LBu is equipped with an NBC detection device GO-27
Smoke Equipment
No
Night Vision Device Capable
Yes. Some versions have spot lights.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.21 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
1.91 m
Weight
11900 kg
Operators (25)
Russia
Ukraine
Poland
Sweden
North Korea
Serbia
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bulgaria
Eritrea
Finland
Georgia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Lithuania
Moldova
Montenegro
Myanmar
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Syria
Uruguay
CFE Treaty
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