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Land ForcesRussia

BTR-MDM Rakushka-M

Amphibious/airborne armored personnel carrierFielded 2013Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Length 6.09 m
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System
TypeAmphibious/airborne armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction2013
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerVolgograd tractor factoryMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.09 m20 ftMed[1]
Width3.15 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.7 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.2 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineUTD-29TMed[1]
Engine power500 hpMed[1]
SuspensionhydropneumaticMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe hull is built from welded aluminum, which is thought to be fitted with additional ceramic plates that are spaced to increase protection against armor-piercing projectiles.Med[1]
Turret ArmorThe turret is built from welded aluminium with two steel plates fixed to the front and sides. The first plate is attached directly to the turret and the second is fixed on top of it.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, The turret is also fitted with 902 toucha smoke-grenade launchers that can be used to obscure the vehicle from view.Med[1]
Variants
BTR-MDM Rakushka-MThe BTR-MDM Rakushka-M (hereafter referred to as Rakushka) is an armoured personnel carrier based on the hull of a BMD-4M, designed to be parachuted into combat alongside the BMD-4M and provide protected mobility for a c[1]
BTR-MD RakushkaRussia’s airborne forces, whose numbers will be doubled by 2020, are set to take possession of two new vehicles: the BMD-4M airborne combat vehicle and the BTR-MD Rakushka (“shell”) universal armored personnel carrier. T[1]
BMD-4MThe BMD-4M is a tracked AFV technically classified as an IFV. It is equipped with sufficient firepower to enable an airborne formation to generate its own fire support on the battlefield without the need for additional s[1]
Summary

The BTR-MDM Rakushka-M (hereafter referred to as Rakushka) is an armored personnel carrier based on the hull of a BMD-4M, designed to be parachuted into combat alongside the BMD-4M and provide protected mobility for a complete infantry section.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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RussiaUkraine
Sources
  1. BTR-MDM Rakushka-M Russian Amphibious/Airborne Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import