Russian Airborne Forces

Elite airborne troops with unique light armor and aggressive tactics

Russian Airborne Forces (VDV)

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The VDV (Vozdushno-desantnye voyska) are Russia’s elite airborne troops. They feature unique light armored vehicles designed for air-drop operations, including the BMD family and the powerful Sprut-SD tank destroyer.

Units

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76th Guards Air Assault Division
Airborne Division
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31st Guards Air Assault Brigade
Air Assault Brigade

Strengths

  • Sprut-SD has MBT-level firepower
  • BMD-4M is fast and well-armed
  • Aggressive playstyle suits the faction
  • Good anti-tank weapons

Weaknesses

  • All vehicles have light armor
  • Sprut-SD can be one-shot easily
  • BMD family is fragile

Key Vehicles

VehicleTypeRole
Sprut-SDMGSTank Destroyer
BMD-4MIFVAirborne IFV
BMD-1IFVLight IFV
BTR-DAPCAirborne APC
Mi-8HelicopterTransport

Infantry Weapons

  • Primary: AK-74M, RPK-74, PKP Pecheneg
  • Launchers: RPG-7, RPG-26, Kornet
  • Sidearm: MP-443 Grach