btr-mdm

The BTR-MDM Rakushka is a modern Russian airborne multi-purpose armored personnel carrier, designed to transport airborne troops and provide fire support. It serves as a replacement for older BMD-series vehicles and is based on the BMD-4M chassis.

Developed by Kurganmashzavod to replace the aging Soviet-era BTR-D, the vehicle was engineered to improve the logistical efficiency and payload capacity of specialized air-assault formations. The platform officially entered service with the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) in 2015, following successful state trials. It saw its first major combat deployment during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, where it was utilized for frontline logistics, medical evacuation, and command-and-control missions. Despite sustaining documented combat losses, the BTR-MDM remains in active production and continues to serve as the primary tracked utility carrier for Russia's rapid-reaction forces.