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BRDM-2 RKhA/B
Chemical Reconnaissance Car
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USSR (and many other countries) |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | ? |
| Manufactured by: | Molotov GAZ Plant: Gorky, Russia |
| Crew: | 4-5? |
| Armament: | RKhA = Main: (1) 14.5mm Machine
Gun; Coaxial: (1) 7.62mm MG RKhB =(1) 7.62mm MG |
| Engine: | GAZ V8-Cylinder Petrol Engine |
| Miscellaneous Info: | There are two versions of the BRDM-2 RKh Chemical Recon Cars based on the BRDM-2 Scout Car Series. The first version was the RKhA which retained the "normal" BRDM-2 turret with 14.5mm KPVT and 7.62mm PKT, whereas the second version (RKhB) was equipped with a different turret mounting (1) 7.62mm machine gun. The RKhA vehicle was built only in small numbers, whereas the RKhB vehicle was much more common as many more were produced. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| BRDM-2 RKhB Chemical Recon Car Photos | Duncan Nicholson - Tanks for Sale |
References Available
Online
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| "BRDM-2 Scout Car" (March 2009 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Ian Young |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert J. Icks |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (Fourth Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| Russian Armored Cars (1930-2000) | James Kinnear (Greenhill Books) |
| Soviet Wheeled Armored Vehicles | Steven Zaloga (Concord Publications) |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| BRDM-2 Scout Car Model Kit (3513) | DML/Dragon | 1/35 | Plastic |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| BRDM-2 Photo-Etched Detail Set(35229) | Eduard | 1/35 | For Revell of Germany Kit; I'd think it would be okay for Dragon Kits too. |
| BRDM-2 "Russian Type" Wheel Set 35035) | Hussar | 1/35 | For Dragon/Revell of Germany Kits. With 'regular' Soviet style tread pattern. |
| BRDM-2 "Polish Type" Wheel Set 35037) | Hussar | 1/35 | For Dragon/Revell of Germany Kits. Has different Polish style tire tread pattern |
| BRDM-2 Wheel Set (35040) | MiniArm | 1/35 | Resin. |
| BRDM-2 RCh Conversion (35205) | Panzer Shop | 1/35 | Multi-Media Conversion for the Dragon/DML BRDM-2 Scout Car. |
| BRDM-2 Tire Set (35A305) | Panzer Shop | 1/35 | For Dragon/Revell of Germany Kits |
| BRDM/BTR Early Wheel Set (SKP093) | SKP Models | 1/35th | Resin. |
|
BRDM-2 Light Lenses (SKP135) |
SKP Model |
1/35 |
Resin and Photo Etch Brass; For Dragon Models Series of kits. |
| BRDM Wheel Set (TX0106) | Trakz | 1/35 | For BRDM-1 and BRDM-2 Models |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
