{
  "id": "prp-4a",
  "name": "PRP-4A (Argus)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Amphibious artillery reconnaissance vehicle",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2009,
  "operators": [
    "BLR",
    "RUS",
    "UKR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 4,
  "summary": "The PRP-4A Argus mobile reconnaissance post is the latest version of the PRP-4 Nard, which was adopted back in the early 1980s. The PRP-4A Argus has enhanced capabilities over its predecessor.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Rubtsovsk Machine Building Plant, a part of Russian company Uralvagonzavod.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 4,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "The PRP-4A is based on the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle chassis.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.74,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.94,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.15,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 13.8,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "UTD-20S1",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 300,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 550,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 65,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_swim_kmh",
      "v": 7,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Amphibious",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Laser Rangefinder",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, 1D14-1 periscopic laser rangefinder",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Camera",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The vehicle's armor is welded rolled steel varying in thickness between 6 millimetres (0.24 in) thick on the top of the hull. Armor of this reconnaissance vehicle provides all-round protection against 12.7 mm rounds. Front arc partially wit",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "33 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "PRP-4MU",
      "text": "The PRP-4MU armored reconnaissance vehicle is intended for reconnaissance of stationary and moving ground targets day and night, under any weather conditions.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PRP-4 Nard",
      "text": "Base model",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": {
    "file": "prp-4a.jpg",
    "thumb": "prp-4a-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "Vitaly V. Kuzmin",
    "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Russia_Arms_Expo_2013_(531-22).jpg",
    "title": "File:Russia Arms Expo 2013 (531-22).jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/prp-4a.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-prp-4a": {
      "title": "PRP-4A (Argus) Russian Amphibious Artillery Reconnaissance Vehicle",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PRP-4A_Argus_Russian_Amphibious_Artillery_Reconnaissance_Vehicle",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}