The problem with the Russian BTR-82A fighting vehicle

This video goes in depth on the current issues of the BTR-82A/AM, the most widely used BTR vehicle variant in the Russian Army today. It seems to be an easy and cheap way to turn APCs into IFVs. But is was it a good project? And did it result in a good vehicle? Music by Matija Malatestinic ​ Images used in the thumbnail: Interpolitex2016part2-51 Photo by Vitaly V. Kuzmin, CC BY-SA 4.0 () Midsummer bonfire in Pielavasi, Finland Photo by Tumi-1983, CC BY-SA 3.0 () If you want to watch our videos without ads, if you want quick replies to any questions you might have, if you want early access scripts and videos, monthly release schedules - become our Patron. More here: ​ Suggest country pairs you'd like to see in future videos over at our website: ​ You can also browse f