RB-531B Infauna
8x8 amphibious electronic warfare systemFielded 2011Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type8x8 amphibious electronic warfare system
Date of introduction2011
ProliferationOrigin country only
Automotive performance
Protection
Hull ArmorThe front of the vehicle is resistant to 12.7 mm rounds from an M2 at a range of 200 m, while the sides of the vehicle are resistant to 7.62 mm AP rounds. The hull is not thought to exceed 10 mm in thickness, however the majority of the armMed[1]
Applique ArmorIt is possible to fit additional armor to the front of the Infauna (RB-531B) 8x8 Amphibious Electronic Warfare System, which provides protection against 14.5 mm rounds and some resistance to blast damage. However, this would likely have a sMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailable, Other armour kits have included ERA, thought to be added in the field by the crews in an effort to counter the effects of RPGs.Med[1]
Fire control
The RB-531B Infauna Russian 8x8 Amphibious Electronic Warfare System is a Russian 8×8 amphibious, vehicle‑mounted electronic warfare (EW) system based on a modified BTR‑80 chassis, designed primarily to detect and jam enemy communications and protect forces from radio‑controlled explosives and precision‑guided weapons.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- RB-531B Infauna Russian 8x8 Amphibious Electronic Warfare System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-07-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
- 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)