Upgraded of Armored Reconnaissance and Patrol Vehicle BRDM-2MB "Bekas"

21 Juni 2020

Modernized armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle BRDM-2MB Bekas developed by B-ARMS LLC during a demonstration in the Ruzsky district of the Moscow region (all photos : TASS and Sergey Bulkin)

On June 9, 2020, the first closed display of the upgraded version of the BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle designated the Bekas BRDM-2MB, organized by the Military-Technical Society Interregional Public Organization for the Promotion of the Study and Operation of Military Equipment, was held in Ruzsky District of the Moscow Region together with enterprise "B-ARMS" LLC (Limited Liability Companies).

At this event, the B-ARMS LLC presented a deeply modernized version of the BRDM-2MB Bekas armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle, work on which began in 2016, said project chief designer Alexei Butrimov.

“Today we present the modernization of the BRDM-2MB Bekas, which we started back in 2016. The first BRDM-2MS Swift car was made, which you could see at the parade in Laos, Kyrgyzstan and other countries when transferring cars. In the process of manufacturing the first car kits, we made the second modernization, ”TASS agency reports.

He noted that this version of the car is distinguished by improved characteristics, additional reservation, an anti-mine complex, and is also equipped with a new air conditioning system. Improved performance of the brake and fuel system. A 136 hp diesel engine is installed (BMPD)

B-Arms presents BRDM-2MB Bekas reconnaissance vehicle

Russian company B-Arms presented the upgraded BRDM-2MB Bekas 4×4 armoured reconnaissance vehicle during a demonstration at a range in Ruza near Moscow on 9 June.

Chief designer Alexey Butrimov said the deeply modernised Bekas features 6 mm applique armour plates over the most vulnerable points, anti-blast seats, a mine-protected floor, air conditioning, a modernised braking system, a situational awareness system, a new 136 hp diesel engine, and a more ergonomic dashboard.

The BRDM-2MB retains the KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun and Kalashnikov PKT medium machine gun in a protected turret. It has a crew of three and can carry two passengers.

Its hull’s sloped armour protects against 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm bullets, while the frontal arc is designed to withstand KPVT 14.5 mm heavy rounds fired at a range of 300 m. (Jane's)