Polish photographer Rafał Bieńkowski by January 15, 2025 According to the images shared on, Polish company Mista, More than 150 BTR-70DI armored personnel carriers (APCs) continues its modernization. Army recognition According to the news made by, the probable end user of these modernized vehicles is Ukrayna is presumed to be.
Although it has not yet been officially confirmed that the APCs are owned by Ukraine, Defense Express According to analysis by other potential customers in Europe, the likelihood of financing a modernization on this scale is low, and There are very few BTR-70 users outside Ukraine, strengthens the claims.
Modernization Process of BTR-70DI
Within the scope of the modernization process Mobility, firepower and situational awareness of the BTR-70DI In order to increase Soviet-era components are being replaced with Western systems. BTR-70DI modified by Ukraine, with improved armor, Western diesel engines, and upgraded combat capabilities draws attention.
Aeromag Asia According to the news made by, Mista's modernization efforts among which are:
- Replacing the original twin petrol engines with Western diesel alternatives,
- Integration of a new transmission Increasing the operational range with,
- Enlarging the side covers the addition of a new entry-exit system that allows for faster deployment of soldiers.
In addition, surveillance and targeting systems and renewed as follows:
- Thermal imaging sights,
- Modernized observation devices,
- Satellite navigation systems supported with.
Considering the threats on today's modern battlefield, anti-drone networks and electronic warfare systems has also been integrated into the vehicles. Despite all these changes, BTR-70DI APC continues to maintain amphibious capabilities.
Technical Specifications and Shortcomings of BTR-70
Firstly BTR-70 designed in the Soviet Union, predecessor It is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier improved on the basis of the BTR-60PB.. As a weapon system one 14,5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun and one 7,62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun equipped with these weapons A small turret that can move 360 degrees has been placed.
BTR-70, with two 240-horsepower ZMZ-4905 engines, a six-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel independent torsion bar suspension system has been strengthened. For amphibious operations, a water jet propulsion system It uses.
However, there are some differences in the design of the vehicle shortcomings There are:
- The complexity of the dual-engine configuration,
- Limited mine resistance,
- Difficulty in deploying troops due to small side hatches.
In order to eliminate these deficiencies Ukraine's Mykolaiv Armored Plant, a modernized version of the BTR-70 Developed the BTR-70DI.
BTR-70DI: Improved Protection and Performance
BTR-7DI, also known as BTR-70, draws attention with the developments made by Ukraine. The vehicle, with two FPT Iveco Tector engines producing a total of 300 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission is equipped.
However, armor protection, NATO standard STANAG 4569 Level 3A and 3B levels. In addition, Zaslin active protection system and reinforced armor Additional security measures such as have been added.
Once the modernization process is completed, BTR-70DI is an important combat asset for Ukraine It is expected to be.
