BRDM-10

  The BRDM-10 is the CIS's standard light armored vehicle. It follows the same design introduced in the mid-1950s, and has shown little development, only incorporating new technologies as it goes along. The first BRDM, the BRDM-1, consisted of a 4 x 4 layout, with two pintle mounted machine guns (a 12.7 DShKM and two 7.62mm SGMBs firing towards the rear. This was (and is still) deployed with the Soviet CRPs (Combat Reconnaisance Patrols), which consisted mainly of these vehicles. The newer variant, the BRDM-2, was changed radically, and is pretty much the same configuration (with improvements) over a hundred years. As a sales note, it is a main marketing tool of the Molotov GAZ Plant, located still in Gorkiy, is proud to say that they have continued on a tradition where most have stopped. The BRDM-2 featured improved crew protection, and a remotely operated turret that mounted a 14.5mm KPVT MG, along with a coaxial 7.62mm PKT MG.
  Along the years, several other variants were introduced, notable versions being the carrier for both the AT-3, AT-4, and AT-5 ATGMs common in Russian servece. Other versions consisted of NBC recon vehicles, command vehicles, and the chassis for the SA-9 "Gaskin" SAM system. Some of these variants have been discontinued, as more capable systems were being introduced. However, this didn't affect the deployment of the BRDM in any way, so it still is a common target on the modern battlefield, both in Russian service and numerous Third World countries.
  The BRDM-10 continues the improvement by using the baseline 4 x 4 chassis, with handling improvements to enable it superb on-road and off-road capabilities. They also kept the belly wheels that can be deployed to improve cross country handling (Complex Action to deploy/retract). It features a new cross section to give it less of a signature as well as improved position locating equipment to improve it's capability, and improves on coordination, so neeeded during a recon patrol. It uses the newer composite armors to reduce weight while improving over the old steel armor. However, it is still light compared to most battlefield weapons, so it retains a capability to use the latest ablative armor for increased protection. The popular Advanced Passenger Protection System has been used to improve crew survivability during a crash. It still has an NBC system, allowing the crew to "button up" during a chemical or other WMD attack. 10 hours per person is given to allow the crew to get out of the area to a safer decontaminated area. It is also fully amphibious, using a more improved system.
  The firepower of the BRDM-10 has been improved, with it using a single 2A89 23mm cannon mounted on a small remote turret. For ease of maintenance, the ammunition is mounted on the turret, allowing more survivability by taking the ammunition out of the vehicle, so if it gets hit, the crew has a better chance of surviving. It has a secondary optical sighting system to allow it to still fire in a heavy EW environment. Also mounted is a spotlight that features both IR and normal light spotting.
  There are of course variants, as still it has a useful life on which to expand on. The first variant is the BRDM-12, which in reality, is an "upgunned" BRDM-10, in only that the BRDM-12 is the anti-tank variant. It mounts a single tube for an autoloading AT-27 launcher with a coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun for some local defense. Inside the turret it carries 15 additional missiles. The other service variant is the BRDM-13, which is a lighter version of the SA-28 "Gobblet" AAA/SAM vehicle. It keeps the 23mm cannon, but is designed for anti-aircraft/helicopter work, with a mount for six SA-26 "Granite" SAMs. This is deployed mainly in lighter maneuver units, which don't require the SA-28 for protection, and is well designed for convoy escort duty. Both variants use the same basic chassis.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Load | Cost
  4/4 (2)* | 60 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 800** | 912,300¥

  Seating: 4 bucket seats.
  Access: 2 standard doors
  Economy: 2 km per liter
  Fuel: Diesel (800 liters)
  Cargo: 10 CF
  Sensors: Security I (6)
  Other Features: Signature Improvement (2, Shaping), Ablative Armor Capability*, APPS x 4, Cabin Overpressurization (with 40 man-hours life support), Level 3 Amphibious Package.
  Armament: One small remote turret mounting a 23mm 2A89 (use Vigilant Rotary Autocannon) fed by a 250 round belt.
  Weight (Combat): 8,355 kilograms.
  *when belly wheels are deployed.
  **Reduce Load to 200 kilograms when mounting Ablative Armor.
  BRDM-12
  This is the anti-tank version of the BRDM-10, and has a single tube for an AT-27 launcher. The missiles are reloaded via an autoloader. A coaxial 7.62mm MG is mounted for local defense.
  Armament: One small remote turret mounting an AT-27 launcher with 15 reloads.
  Weight (Combat): 8,777 kilograms.
  BRDM-13
  The light Anti-aircraft variant, the BRDM-13 mounts an anti-aircraft capable version of the same armament, along with a six cell SA-26 launcher mount. The turret can elevate -10º to +80º and the SA-26 launcher can elevate along with the gun, or elevate on it's own. The vehicle carries 12 more reloads for the SA-26 launcher.
  Armament: One small remote turret mounting a 23mm 2A89 (use Vigilant Rotary Autocannon) fed by a 250 round belt. Mounted coaxially is a six-cell SA-26 "Granite" launcher with 12 reloads inside the vehicle. Both are anti-aircraft capable.
  Weight (Combat): 9,165 kilograms.
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