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]

Aug 15, 2024 · BMD-2 Airborne IFV main variants: - BMD-2K: command version with the same turret but no missile launcher, and equipped with additional radio. - BMD-2M: upgrade of the basic version. It features a number of improvements including smoke grenade launchers on the side of …

Feb 27, 2022 · "BMD-2" was used to signify the basic initial combat vehicles while "BMD-2K" designated command vehicles with additional communications equipment. The BMD-2 was then modernized to become the "BMD-2M" mark which introduced support for smoke grenade dischargers on the turret sides.

BMD-2K ('Komandirskaya') Command variant with an additional antennae and better radio set. BMD-2M: Modernized version developed in the 2000s: Turret smoke grenade launchers, 2 ATGM 9M133 "Kornet" launchers, new day/night sights.

The BMD-2K armored caterpillar floating combat commander's landing vehicle is designed to provide control of paratroopers and assault and assault units in all conditions of their combat use ...

El BMD-2K (K significa komandirskaya, es decir "mando") es la variante de mando del BMD-2 para los comandantes de compañía. Está equipada con equipos de radio y antenas adicionales y porta menos munición que el modelo estándar.

Oct 16, 2015 · Currently, the Airborne Forces have several dozen BMD-2K-AU airborne assault vehicles, delivered in various formations. In early October, one of the newest commander vehicles arrived in Rostov-on-Don to participate in the exhibition "Innovation Day of …

Mar 5, 2021 · Russian Paratroopers from the Ivanovo Guards, 98th Guards Airborne, recently prepared their BMD-2K-AUV vehicles for an airborne insertion.

Jun 23, 2017 · In parallel, a special commander version designated BMD-2K was developed for unit commanders with extra communication equipment at the expense of the missile launcher (which is removed). It was officially accepted in service in …

Oct 22, 2020 · The BMD-2 series got further upgrades to handle the AT-14 Spriggan anti-tank missile, also known as the Kornet. According to most sources, it never was exported outside the Soviet Union — but some say India was able to get their hands on a few.