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IMR-2M2 Engineer heavy armoured obstacle clearing vehicle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The IMR-2M2 is the latest version of IMR-2 series. He is similar to the IRM-2M version, but has a combat weight of 49.5 tonnes, has a travelling length of 9.32 m and a travelling height of 3.43 m. The IMR-2M2 is 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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-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-2M1: Simplified model without the mine-clearing system. Entered service in 1987. Based on T-72A tank chassis. -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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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