Place of origin Soviet Union Used by Estonia Weight 7.0 tonnes | In service 7
1991–present day Produced 1970s | |
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Type Armoured personnel carrier | ||
The BRDM-2 (EST) is an Estonian version of the BRDM-2, an 4x4 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed in the former Soviet Union.
History
After Estonia re-gained independence (1991), Estonia were using 7 BRDM-2 (BRDM - Combat Reconnaissance/Patrol Vehicle). Replaced by Mamba APC and Sisu XA-180 APCs.
At least one BRDM-2 is used by the Estonian police. In 2008 autumn one BRDM-2 was sold in internet auction (without armament). One more BRDM-2 is in a military museum, together with a T-34 and a BTR-60.[1]
References
BRDM-2 (EST) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA