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Bumerang VPK-7829

Wheeled Combat Vehicle Series

Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by:	Russia
First Produced/Service Dates:	2020 (State Trails Completed).  To go into service 2022?
Manufactured by:	Arzamas Machine Building Plant
Crew:	K-17: 3+8
Armament:	K-16 APC: (1) 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun on Remote Weapon Station. K-17 IFV: Main: 30mm Cannon; Co-Axial: 7.62mm Machine Gun; and also mounts (4) 9M133 Kornet EM Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
Engine:	6-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel (Yamaz 780)
Miscellaneous Info:	The Military Industrial Company (VPK) created the Bumerang series of wheeled combat vehicles (also referred to as the BTR-K) to replace the BTR-82A APC.  The Bumerang was designed around a modular base vehicle that could be used to fulfill many roles. Two (2) variants have been built as of writing (2021): the K-16 Armored Personnel Carrier and the K-17 Infantry Fighting Vehicle.  However, there are many other potential roles the series can perform, including Ambulance, Air-Defense, Anti-Tank Vehicle, Command/Control, Fire Support, Mortar and Reconnaissance.
Data Sheet Available:	None Available

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