Marine Connection, stationed in Kamchatka, continues to re-date the BTR-82A, According to the Eastern District of press service.
In addition to new technology, which is already available on the units of the armed, to the place of deployment of the ships delivered another batch of 30 armored vehicles and. Equipment placed on the account and taken into operation.
New armored personnel carriers to replace legacy BTR-80 and MT-LB conveyors.
In the summer period of training workshops will be held at the site Radygino gunner and a driver BTR-82A. During the field exit Marines of the Pacific Fleet will be engaged in perfecting the new driving and heavier combat vehicles, as well as improving the skills of firing at targets from a remote-controlled unit with a 30 mm cannon.
The press service added, Earlier Marines of the Pacific Fleet were armed with modern tanks T-80BV.
In the district reminded, that the BTR-82A is a deeply modernized version of the BTR-80 and BTR-80A. The machine is superior to predecessors of firepower, it is equipped with a more powerful engine and ballistic protection. Equipped with means of communication of the 5th generation, which significantly improved command handling. Also on board there is a system of topographic orientation "Throne-1". Besides, in the new armored vehicle to improve conditions for the crew and troops.
