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btr-rd

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btr-rd

The BTR-RD is an airborne anti-tank missile carrier, primarily known for deploying the 9K113 Konkurs (AT-5 Spandrel) anti-tank guided missile system. The Konkurs missile is a Soviet-designed SACLOS system, capable of engaging armored targets, including those with ERA, at ranges up to 4,000 meters.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Introduced1974
StatusIn service
Speed720 km/h
Range4 km
Weight0.0145 t

History

Introduced in 1974 and first seen by the West in 1979 during the Soviet-Afghan War, it was developed by KBP Instrument Design Bureau based on the BMD-1 airborne IFV.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Ukraine100confirmed

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