Russian armoured train Baikal
| Baikal | |
|---|---|
Video presumed to be Baikal under different configuration in 2023. | |
| Type | Armoured train |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016–Present |
| Used by | |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian war |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Western Military District |
| Manufacturer | Western Military District |
| No. built | 1 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 102 m (336 ft) (2016 configuration) 132 m (432 ft) (2022 configuration) |
| Diameter | 1,435mm gauge |
| Armor | 20mm rolled steel Sandbags with wooden panels Mine-resistant ballast materials |
Main armament | 1x ZU-23-2 cannon (2016 configuration) 2x ZU-23-2 cannons (2022 configuration) |
Secondary armament | 1x Kamysh M4K electronic warfare system 1x unknown anti-air missile system 2-4x Machine gun emplacements 2x AGS-17 grenade launchers |
| Engine | 1x ChME3-type locomotive (2016 configuration) 2x ChME3-type locomotive (2022 configuration) |
Baikal (Russian: Байкал, "Lake Baikal") is an armoured train currently in use by the Railway Troops of the Russian Armed Forces. Baikal and its sister train Amur first appeared in 2016 to be used for rear-line logistical exercises, but has seen service in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Baikal is currently one of four armoured trains known to be operated by the Russian Railway Troops, including Amur and the newer trains Yenisei and Volga.