RKhM-6

Russian 8x8 amphibious CBRN reconnaissance vehicle with an onboard express laboratory, in service since 2012.

In service since 2012

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-03

Several performance figures for Russia-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

Russian state channel

Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.

Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2012. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Overview

Role: CBRN reconnaissance. Platform: 8x8 amphibious wheeled vehicle based on the BTR-80 chassis. Detectable agents: chemical, biological and radiological/nuclear. Caveat: specifications are state-claimed or open-source estimated.

Full specifications

No detailed specs published yet, N/A

Specifications compiled from public Military Industrial Company and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-03.

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