The BMP-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty, Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты, literally "combat machine/vehicle (of the) infantry") [4] is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle introduced in the 1980s in the Soviet Union, following on from the BMP-1 of the 1960s. [5]

Field tests showed the BMP-2 was found capable of climbing a gradient 60% steep, 30% side slope, 0.7 m vertical step and gap a 2.5 m Trench. The BMP-2 could be also converted as a bulldozer with fittings for a mine plough.

The BMP-2 saw the introduction of a new powerful engine and turret, housing a new replacement to the old 73mm cannon, a 30mm 2A42 auto cannon with dual ammunition feeds. It has two rates of fire, between 200 to 300per/min in slow or 500per/min in fast.

To counter enemy tanks and other heavily armored vehicles, the BMP-2M (sb4-2) is fitted with the Konkurs-M second-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. The BMP now has the same...

Feb 27, 2022 · The BMP-2 was cleared to fire the AT-4 "Spigot" and AT-5 "Spandrel" family of anti-tank missiles, tthese replacing the original "Sagger" family of the BMP-1. The combination armament gave the BMP-2 enough firepower to counter infantry, fortified, light-armored and heavy-armored threats at range.

Nov 23, 2020 · The hull of the IFV is protected by appliqué armour, which enables the vehicle to withstand 12.7mm B-3232 rounds and high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) missiles. Observation and fire control. The BMP-2M IFV is equipped with a multi-channel optical system for stabilisation of view during firing.

The BMD-2 is a Soviet airborne infantry fighting vehicle, introduced in 1985. It is a variant of BMD-1 with a new turret and changes to the hull. BMD stands for Boyevaya Mashina Desanta (Боевая Машина Десанта, which literally translates to "Airborne Combat Vehicle"). [1]

The Ukrainian BM2 had instead a 57DFM 850 hp (625 kW) engine, and in addition, a new 1A43U fire control, a new 6ETs43 loader and a FCS retailed to allow firing the 9M119 missile (NATO "AT-11 Sniper") inside the main gun chamber.

In 1999, the country launched two modernization initiatives to keep tanks in operation for a long time. The upgraded T-64BM2 features an 850 hp 57DFM diesel engine and adds support for the AT-11 Sniper (9M119) Anti-Tank Missile (ATGM) and the updated 1A43U Fire Control System (FCS). The main gun is now loaded by the 6ETs43 loader.

May 10, 2022 · Selama Perang Donbass 2018, UGF melibatkan T-64BM/BM2/BV miliknya, namun dilaporkan sebanyak 300 tank berhasil dihancurkan lawan. Pun dalam menghadapi invasi Rusia sejak Februari 2022, UGF lebih mengandalkan keluarga T-64 ini dibandingkan dengan keluarga T-72 dan T-80 miliknya.