BTR-82A: Russia's Modern Armored Personnel Carrier
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Comprehensive Upgrade Transforms Soviet-Era Design into Contemporary Combat Vehicle
Historical Introduction
By the late 2000s, the BTR-60 to BTR-80 series had become outdated as modern armies shifted toward fewer but more capable infantry fighting vehicles. With BTR-80 production ending in 2011, Russia possessed hundreds of these vehicles along with the manufacturing infrastructure to upgrade them. Drawing lessons from conflicts in the 1990s and 2000s, particularly the Chechen Wars, AMZ (Arzamas Machine-Building Plant) developed comprehensive combat upgrades between 2009-2011.
The upgrades were so extensive that new designations were assigned: the BTR-82 (machine gun variant) and BTR-82A (30mm autocannon variant). The BTR-82A officially entered Russian Army service in December 2012, with the stated goal of doubling the combat value of its BTR-80 predecessor while maintaining the two-man crew and eight-passenger capacity.
Key improvements included:
New unmanned turret with stabilized 30mm 2A72 autocannon and coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun
Enhanced crew protection with aramid spall liner and redesigned floor with spaced armor
More powerful 300hp KamAZ diesel engine
Improved electronics and air conditioning system
Weight increased to 16 tonnes while retaining amphibious capability
The vehicle has seen combat in Syria (2015), the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict (2020), and Ukraine, with production continuing today. Export customers include Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, with total production estimated between 1,500-2,000 units.
3D Model Description
This detailed 3D model of the BTR-82A accurately represents the modern Russian 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carrier in its current configuration.
Spec:
247,000 Tris
PBR Textures
3 Camo Variants (summer, winter, desert)
4k UDIM Textures
The model features the characteristic unmanned turret housing the 30mm autocannon, the vehicle's distinctive eight-wheel drive system, and authentic external details including vision blocks, hatches, and equipment mounting points.
The model captures the vehicle's angular hull design, side-mounted troop compartment doors, and the various external fittings that distinguish it from earlier BTR variants. Suitable for military simulation, educational purposes, and detailed visualization of this contemporary armored vehicle.