Kharkiv BREM-84 Atlet
Notes: Based on
the T-80UD chassis, the BREM-84 is an ARV initially-designed to use up Ukraine’s
T-80 tanks (which they were replacing) and be able to recover tanks currently
used by Ukraine. It is referred to
as an ARRV (Armored Recovery and Repair Vehicle, able to recover damaged or
broken-down vehicles or repair them in the field.
The BREM-84 is up for sale on the export market; rumors state that some
sales have been made to unnamed countries, and India trialed one in their
never-ending process of finding the right vehicles for their military. Thailand
operates two BREM-84s, along with 49 Oplot tanks.
Serial production of the BREM-64 for the Ukrainian Army did not begin
until 2018; the Thais actually got theirs first, in late 2017.
The BREM-64 is
somewhat heavier than the T-80UD, due to the recovery and repair equipment
mounted. Armor protection is the
same as that of the T-80UD. The
BREM-84 uses a 6TD2 turbocharged multifuel diesel engine (replacing the gas
turbine of the T-80UD) with a power output of 1200 horsepower.
This means that despite its weight, it has a surprising amount of power,
and the transmission has been modified to provide a lot of torque.
The main winch
can provide 25.5 tons of pulling power, or double that with block and tackle.
Experienced engineers can rig up a double block and tackle, increasing
pulling power to 76.5 tons. The
cable is 130 meters and takes 10 minutes to wind or unwind to or from it’s
maximum length. The Auxiliary/lead
winch has a capacity of 918 kilograms and has 260 meters of cable.
While the main winch operates by hydraulics, the aux winch uses
hydrostatic operation. The dozer
blade, used primarily for bracing, is 3.38 meters wide and can move up to 120
cubic meters in one bite of soil or clay.
The crane, used to lift large parts of items such as a replacement
powerpack, has a capacity of 25 tons, a maximum reach of 6.8 meters, and is able
to reach over the entire vehicle (though reaching to the rear of the vehicle is
a bit tight). The BREM-84 is not amphibious, but can ford up to 1.8 meters
without preparation or, with about 10 minutes of preparation, ford 5 meters.
The BREM-84 has
a 22.2kW APU, used primarily to power tools which require electrical or
hydraulic power, including tools such as a power separator, standard power
tools, a welding/cutting set, a chainsaw, and a rotary saw.
Other tools include two sets of pioneer tools and wheeled, tracked,
large-caliber gun, and basic tools.
The BREM-64 is often seen carrying the 1.5-ton powerpack for T-72-series tanks
or other powerpacks, and is generally festooned inside and out with spare parts.
The BREM-84 has large double doors on each side; these are lockers and
compartments for parts and tools.
The BREM-84 has a tow bar and several lengths of cable for towing purposes. The
BREM-84 can also tow a trailer of up to 60 tons.
Generally, the
crew of the BREM-84 is normally four, but up to three other mechanics of
engineers may be carried in the back, and there are folding seats for them.
The commander’s position is armed with an NSVT machinegun, usually
surrounded by AV3 gun shields. When
buttoned up, the crew has NBC Overpressure system; air conditioning is also
installed. There are automatic
fire/explosion detection systems for the powerpack, driver’s compartment, main
crew area, and fuel tank.
Under armor,
above the engine compartment, is a layer of insulation that helps dampen the IR
signature of the engine (IR Stealth 2).
Lugs for ERA (usually the Ukrainian Nozh or Nozh-2, but customers may
specify lugs for other types of ERA if desired) are found on the glacis and the
forward third of the hull sides.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$937,255 |
G, D, A |
2.31 tons |
46 tons |
4+3 |
25 |
Image Intensification (D), WL/IR Spotlight (C) |
Shielded |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor* |
183/128 |
51/36 |
501 |
447 |
Stnd |
T6 |
HF163Cp HS24Sp
HR15 |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
None |
None |
NSVT (C) |
450x12.7mm |