BM-30-D “Spica” of armored vehicles “Shot” 2021 year Mass production of a new uninhabited combat module BM-30-D has started in Russia “Spica” (32В01) for armored vehicles. The development of BM and its assembly is carried out by the Central Research Institute “petrel” (Nizhny Novgorod).
A video of the production of these combat modules at the facilities appeared on the Web “petrel”. reported, that the module is intended for installation on armored vehicles for escorting and guarding special cargo KamAZ-43269 “Shot” (4X4), as well as in lightweight form on K4386 armored vehicles “Typhoon-VDV” (4X4). Installation is excluded “spokes” and other Russian armored vehicles.
The module is equipped with a 30 mm 2A42 automatic cannon, 7,62-mm machinegun PKTM (6P7K) and automatic grenade launcher AG-30. A modern sight with television and thermal imaging channels and a laser rangefinder was installed. Lightweight module for “Typhoon-VDV” issued without automatic grenade launcher.
Equipped with combat module BM-30-D “Spica” armored vehicles KAMAZ-43269 “Shot” demonstrated at the Victory parades in Nizhny Novgorod in 2021 and 2022 years.
At the moment, the number of ordered combat modules and other details of the state order are unknown., Ministry of Defense official information regarding the BM-30-D “Spica” did not give. So far it's all guesswork.. It is worth noting, that the military special operation being carried out in Ukraine makes it possible to test a new uninhabited combat module in combat conditions. maybe, that equipped “Spokes” armored vehicles are already participating in hostilities, but not publicized.
used photos:Russian Defense Ministry
