RKhM-5 Russian CBRN Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
RKhM-5
CBRN Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
RKhM-5 Russian CBRN Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Designation
RKhM-5
Alternate Designation
RKhM-5; Povozka D-1
Equipment Type
CBRN Vehicle
Manufacturer
OAO "Zavod Tula"
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The RKhM-5 Russian CBRN Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle is designed to be used as NBC reconnaissance armoured vehicle for the airborne troops. In January 2012, the first vehicles were delivered to Russian airborne troops, 106th Airborne Division.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
7.62 mm machine gun
Engine
Diesel (450 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Amphibious
Yes
Max Speed
70.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
RKhM-5; Povozka D-1
Type
CBRN Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
OAO "Zavod Tula"
Configuration
Track
Crew
3-4 ea
Accessories
An infrared searchlight is mounted to the left side of the turret. The RHM-5 is equipped with Glonass satellite position system and sophisticated computer technology. The GLONASS is a Global Navigation Satellite System, radio-based satellite navigation system operated for the Russian government by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Note
The vehicle has the ability to provide radiation, chemical and biological intelligence in complex topography, in all weather and night conditions. He is is equipped with latest technology of NBC-Intelligence systems as different type of nuclear, bacteriologic and chemical device detectors, as well as navigation systems for collecting, processing and transmission by radio or in a global military network. The crew can send information in safety condition against the effects of weapons of mass destruction on the battle field.
Dimensions
Length
6.36 m
Width
3.13 m
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
2V-06-02
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
450 hp
Maximum Range
500 km
Maximum Speed
70 km/h
Amphibious
Yes
Water Speed
10 km/h
Armament
Note
A small turret is located at the right side of the top of the hull which is equipped with a remote weapon station armed with 7.62 mm machine gun. An infrared searchlight is mounted to the left side of the turret.
Protection
Armor
The RKhM-5 Russian CBRN Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle is based on the hull of the Russian made airborne infantry fighting vehicle. The driver is seated at the front of the vehicle, and has a single-piece hatch cover and three day periscopes for forward observation, the centre one of which can be replaced by a night vision periscope. There is a man seated either side of the driver and each has a single-piece hatch cover and at least one day periscope. As the BMD-3, the hull of the RHM-5 is made in all-welded aluminium wich provide a protection for the crew against small arms fire and shell splinters.
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
A bank of three smoke grenade dischargers is mouted to each side of the turret.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.36 m
Width
3.13 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Russia
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