In terms of technical specifications, the "Babir-3M" has a total mass of 12,000 kg, accommodating a crew of 10. It measures 7,535 mm in length, 2,800 mm in width, and 2,320 mm in height. The vehicle is powered by a diesel engine (KAMA3-740.11.240) with a maximum output of 240 hp. It achieves a top speed of 95 km/h on highways and has a fuel consumption of 48 liters per 100 km, allowing for a range of 550 km.
The "Babir-3M" is designed to effectively overcome obstacles, with a maximum gradient of 30 degrees on solid ground and a side slope capability of 25 degrees. Its armament includes a KPVT machine gun with a caliber of 14.5 mm and a PKT machine gun with a caliber of 7.62 mm, both having a maximum firing range of 2,000 meters. The vehicle's firing angles range from -5 to +30 degrees, ensuring versatility in combat scenarios.
The Azeri land forces are equipped with various armoured wheeled vehicles. The latest available figures indicate over 70 BTR-80As and 76 BTR-82As in active service, 132 BTR-70s equipped with the modern "Shimshek" gun turret, fire-control system, and thermal sights (with more BTR-70s in storage), 10 BTR-60s (more in storage), 3 BTR-3s, and 88 BRDM-2s (23 vehicles were modernized and renamed ZKDM).
According to the SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) arms trade database, Azerbaijan has ordered 118 Russian-made BMP-3 tracked infantry fighting vehicles, 100 T-90S main battle tanks delivered between 2013 and 2015, as well as 76 Russian-made BTR-82A 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carriers delivered in 2017-2018.
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