Support Equipment

BM-7 Parus weapon station

Also known as

BM-7
BM-7 Parus
Parus
BM-7 Parus combat module

The BM-7 Parus is a Ukrainian remotely controlled weapon station for light armoured vehicles, mounting a 30 mm ZTM-1 cannon, machine gun, grenade launcher, and Barrier anti-tank missiles. It is documented on the BTR-4 family and is built for protected direct-fire support from a remote weapon station.

BM-7 Parus weapon station, Remotely controlled weapon station, Support Equipment

Image source: A bold assault warhorse that can swim: BTR-4 Bucephalus overview

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Ukraine
Built by: Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau
Type: Remotely controlled weapon station

remote weapon station 30 mm cannon grenade launcher ATGM

Specifications

Main armament: 30 mm ZTM-1 automatic cannon
Secondary armament: 7.62 mm machine gun, 30 mm grenade launcher, and Barrier anti-tank missile launcher
Ammunition load: 300-350 rounds for the cannon, 500-2000 rounds for the machine gun, 29 grenade rounds, and two missiles
Combat mass: About 1.72 tonnes with full ammunition
Fire control: Optical-television sight, panoramic commander observation device, and Track-M fire control system

Carrier Platform

The BM-7 Parus is documented on the BTR-4 family, where it provides the vehicle's remote-controlled direct-fire fit.

Platform	Type	Evidence
BTR-4	8x8 armored personnel carrier / infantry fighting vehicle	BTR-4 overview says the vehicle is fitted with the BM-7 Parus weapon station.

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Installed on the BTR-4 family and other Ukrainian light armoured vehicles.

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Sources

BM-7 Parus | Army GuidePublisher: Army Guide | Note: Supports BM-7 Parus manufacturer background, technical specifications, armament fit, and general product context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 A bold assault warhorse that can swim: BTR-4 Bucephalus overviewPublisher: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine | Note: Supports image provenance and the BTR-4 mounting relationship for the BM-7 Parus weapon station. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 BM-7 Parus combat module | SpetsTechnoExportPublisher: SpetsTechnoExport | Note: Supports product background and specifications for the BM-7 Parus combat module. | Accessed: 2026-06-27