IMPROVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
The new power unit composed of a DEUTZ diesel engine and a robotized transmission of BMP-1
The new power unit entails replacement of the following systems:
- clutch
- fuel supply system
- air supply system
- exhaust gas system
- cooling system
- clutch control mechanism
- alternators
- electric equipment
- driver instrument board
- power unit mounting parts
- pneumatic system
- hydraulic system
- tools and accessories
NEW DEUTZ Engine Advantages over V-6 Standard engine
| Type | DEUTZ BF6M1015FC Lined, Diesel, 4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooler | V-6 Lined, Diesel, 4-Stroke |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Engine Displacement | 11,9 L | 19,1 L |
| Maximum Power Output | 320 HP | 240 HP |
| Maximum Torque | 1050 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 1080 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Engine Weight | 572 kg | 825 kg |
NEW Robotized Transmission of BMP-1 Advantages over the Standard Transmission
| Type | Robotized | Manual |
| Number of Gears | 5 Forward / 1 Rear | 5 Forward / 1 Rear |
| Transmission Control System | Electric-pneumatic | Mechanic |
| Weight | 536 kg | 707 kg |
NEW Robotized Transmission
- 24 % lighter than the standard transmission
- removes the laborious gear shifting
- combines advantages of an automatic and a manual transmission (the driver in full control over the clutch and shifting)
- allows the driver to fully focus on his tasks
- in-built diagnostic system and external computer diagnostic system
IMPROVEMENT OF MANEUVERABILITY
Mount of the NEW Chassis (15% lighter than the Standard chassis) and modification of the lower part of the body with the modern chassis made in Ukraine
The new chassis components are composed of:
- lower part of body
- RMSh tracks
- wheels
- shock absorbers
- torsion bars
- lower part of body
- RMSh tracks
- wheels
- shock absorbers
- torsion bars
IMPROVEMENT OF BUOYANCY AND MANEUVERABILITY ON WATER
- integration of the NEW Water Propulsion System and NEW Water Propulsion Drives with enhances performance parameters, 15% lighter — allows for speed increase from 10.2 km/h to 11 km/h
- The NEW Chassis weight is 10% lighter due to lighter components and assembly units
- Mount of additional floats
- Mount of the Add-On-Armour with improved floatability
OTHER UPGRADE FEATURES
- the NEW electric special equipment
- modifications of the hull (making of new servicing hutches and sealings)
- mount of steering wheel BMP-1 type
ENHANCEMENT OF BALLISTIC PROTECTION
Ballistic protection could be enhanced to STANAG 4659 Lvl 4 due to Additional Perforated ArmourOR Ceramic Armour(amphibious capabilities assessment is subject to type and level of protection. Calculations are required)
IMPROVEMENT OF ARMAMENT EFFECTIVENESS AND LETHALITY
- Integration of the NEW Unmanned Weapon Station “WILL-M”
WILL-M Basic Features
- intended for effective engagement of armored and non-armored ground targets or low-altitude/low-speed aerial targets;
- 2-axis Stabilization system with an advanced optic-electronic sight system and a thermal camera which ensures effective application of weapon and antitank missiles day and night, in any weather and climate conditions;
- WILL-M is controlled by operator and commander (back-up controls for commander)
- reload of weapons, feed belt pull-in and switch of feed are available from under the hull
WILL-M ARMAMENT
| BTR-50 UPGRADED | BTR-50 | |
| Combat Weight | 15 300 kg (without additional ballistic protection) | 14 200 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 2 |
| Troops | 20 | 20 |
| Dimensions | ||
| — length | 7700 mm | 7700 mm |
| — height | 3510 mm | 2810 mm |
| — width | 3140 mm | 3140 mm |
| Clearance | 370 mm | 370 mm |
| ARMAMENT | WILL-M Unmanned Weapon Station: 30 mm autocannon– ZTM-1 (2A72), load 290 7,62 mm MG PKT, 1400 roundsAntitank missile complex BARRIER, 4 missilesSmoke grenade launching system — 902V «Tucha» | Swivel Turret7.62 mm machine gun SGBM (PKMB), ammunition load 1250 |
| Sight | Optic-electronic module (Day Camera, Thermal Camera, LRF) | Open sight |
| PT-76 UPGRADED | PT-76 | |
| Engine Type | DEUTZ BF6M1015FC Lined, Diesel,4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooler | V-6 Lined, Diesel, 4-Stroke |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Engine Displacement | 11,9 L | 19,1 L |
| Maximum Power Output | 320 HP | 240 HP |
| Weight to Power Ratio | 20.9 HP/t | 17.6 HP/t |
| Maximum Torque | 1050 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 1080 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Transmission | Robotized | Manual |
| Number of Gears | 5 Forward /1 Rear | 5 Forward /1 Rear |
| Suspension | Independent, torsion type | Independent, torsion type |
| Speed on road | up to 55 km/h | 44.6 km/h |
| Speed on Water | 11 km/h | 10.2 km/h |
| Operational range | up to 650 km | 420 km |
GENERAL VIEW
