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lore

The BTR-8K is the most modern variant of the BYR-8. More commonly known as the Gargoyle or "Gar"
the BTR-8K is a upgrade package for the BTR-8R "Resnov" this upgrade package included hard mounts for multiple systems such as the Mira smoke charge system

The "K" or "Gargoyle" upgrade package had many problems with its implementation however mainly due to the new gun such as
The new GASHK 25mm autocannons external ammo bank meant that to reload the canno the crew had to get out of the vehicle, which in a firefight is a big problem
Another problem is the complications with the GASHK 25mm, despite being on other similar btr models such as the BTR-9 and BTR-10. The main complications with the GASHK 25mm was it's tendency to jam in the cramped 70 year old turret. See the GASHK 25mm had little room which meant despite being a reliable platform, jammed frequently (as you know) so much so that the crews of Gargoyles would often refer to it as "Gar" a character from a popular TV drama at the time well known for being unreliable and portraying cowardice in tense situations. Which described the "K" upgrade package perfectly.

Along with the problems with the gun the other systems were just as unreliable. The Gargoyles electronics were just as bad. With often suffering many glitches due to the 70 year old battery design trying to power the 5 year old electronic system.
Another big problem is that with all modifications and ERA packets the Gargoyles amphibious qualities were near null due to the extra weight.

Despite these glaring issues the Gargoyle saw and is seeing very active use in modern conflicts. With the thumbnail representing a BTR-8K in the invasion of Trisan Bulkkain a very modern conflict still happening today. As of now the total losses of Gargoyles have been numerous. However it should be understood that the only source stating the number of BTR-8Ks is from many Trisan Bulkkain news sources as Wzehkh officials have refused to share any armor losses since the initial invasion early 2022.

Loadout

×1 GASHK 25mm autocannon (ammo 350)
×2 Mira smoke charges (ammo 2)
×2 Gayla Smoke Mortors (ammo 8)
×1 7.62×54mmWzK AKRK-67 (ammo 1,200)
Detachable logs
BTR LERA

Controls

Ag1 for all wheeler steering
Ag2 for amphibious mode
Ag3 for Tactical light
Ag5 for log detachment
Ag6 for Mira smoke charge activation
Ag7 for Smoke motors

Trim for throttle
Roll/Pitch for turret Controls
Yaw for steering
Throttle for amphibious throttle

Rq sorry for the delay my sleep schedule is kicking my ahh rn

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