Boomerang
Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
First Deployed: 2030
Overview
The Boomerang (VPK-7829) is Russia's next-generation 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle family intended to replace the BTR-80/82 series. It features a modern welded steel hull with modular composite armour, Epokha unmanned turret (30mm + Kornet) or Berezhok manned turret options, improved mine/IED protection, and amphibious capability. Unveiled in 2015, serial production has been repeatedly delayed. The Ukraine war has demanded maximum BTR-82A production, pushing Boomerang funding aside. The programme's timeframe and ultimate production quantity remain uncertain.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 3 + 8 troops |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (8x8) |
| Range | 800 km |
| Engine | YaMZ-5367 diesel (530 hp) |
| Weight | 25,000 kg |
| Armament | Remote weapon station (12.7mm or 30mm) |
| Max Speed | 100 km/h (road) / 9 km/h (water) |
| Amphibious | Yes |
| Protection | Modular armor up to STANAG Level 4 |
Operators
- Russia
Related land Weapon Systems
- K808 White Tiger - Armored Fighting Vehicle (South Korea)
- Al-Khalid I / II MBT - Main Battle Tank (Pakistan)
- KF51 Panther - Main Battle Tank (Germany)
- Strela-10 (9K35) SHORAD - Short-Range Air Defense System (Russia)
- BMP-1 - Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Russia)
- Piranha V (8x8) - Armored Fighting Vehicle (Denmark)
- Type 90 - Main Battle Tank (Japan)
- Iskander-M (9K720) - Short-Range Ballistic Missile (Russia)
- PPK-20 - Pistol / Handgun (Russia)
- Sinai 200 Armored Fighting Vehicle - Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Egypt)