MilitaryBPM-97
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The BPM-97 (Boyevaya Pogranichnaya Mashina - "Battle Vehicle of the Border Guard") or Выстрел (en. Gunshot) is the Russian military designation for the KAMAZ 43269 Vystrel 4×4 wheeled mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle. It is produced fitted with several different turrets like the BTR-80A. The vehicle is based on the KAMAZ-43269 and was designed for the Russian Border Guards. The latest model has bulletproof side windows and no gun turret. It has been ordered by Kazakhstan, in addition to domestic orders from the National Guard of Russia, the Federal Prison Service and EMERCOM.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | KAMAZ |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 10 |
| Main armament | 14.5mm KPVT machine gun (optional); 12.7mm Kord machine gun (optional) |
Operators
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