IMR-2M

IMR-2M IMR-2M1 Engineer heavy armoured obstacle clearing vehicle

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Description

Simplified model of IMR-2 without the mine-clearing system. Entered service in 1987. The purpose of the IMR-2M obstacle-clearing vehicle is to provide for the free movement of troops across. zones of destruction, including areas affected by nuclear attack. Based on the chassis of the T-72A tank, the vehicle mounts the following equipment: a versatile dozer blade, a telescoping boom furnished with a multipurpose attachment, and a mine dredger, type KMT. The IMR-2M obstacle-clearing vehicle is noted for an 80-fold attenuation of gamma radiation.

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Variants

- IMR: First version of Russian obstacle-clearing vehicle based on T-55 main battle tank chassis.
- IMR-2: First version based on T-72 tank chassis.
- IMR-2M2: Improved version that is better suited for operations in dangerous situations, for example in contaminated areas. It entered service in 1990 and has a modified crane arm with bucket instead off the pincers.
-IMR-2MA: Latest version with bigger operator's cabin armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun NSV.
-Klin-1: Remote controlled IMR-2
-IMR-3M: Obstacle-clearing vehicle based on the T-90 main battle tank chassis.

Specifications

Armament

One 12.7 mm machine gun

Country users

Russia and other East countries.

Designer Country

Russia

Accessories

NBC protection system, schnorkel, engineer tools, automated firefighting system

Crew

2 soldiers

Armor

Protection against small arms and shell splinters.

Weight

44,500 kg

Speed

60 km/h maximum road speed

Range

500 km on road
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Dimensions

Length, 9.55 m; Width, 4.35 m; Height, 3.68 m

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