The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle that has been in service from 1966 to the present. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty 1 (Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты 1; БМП-1), meaning "infantry fighting vehicle, 1st serial model". [11]

The BMP-23 (бойна машина на пехотата) is a Bulgarian infantry fighting vehicle which was first introduced in the early 1980s. However, it was based on a design from the Bulgarian design bureau from the 1970s, being presented in 1980s.

BMP-1 (Ob'yekt 765Sp2) – The standard production version weighs 13 tonnes. It was built from 1969 to 1973. Vehicles produced from the mid-1970s had a higher hull with more space inside as well as a different shaped nose section which also made it 20 cm longer, giving it an improved swimming capability.

Jul 18, 2016 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BMP-23 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) including pictures.

Oct 16, 1999 · The BMP has relatively thin armor (maximum thickness 19 mm in the hull, 23 mm in the turret) which provides protection against .50 caliber armor-piercing rounds only over the 60° frontal arc, and the vehicle is extremely vulnerable to ATGM and tank fire.

According to the technical specification, the BMP-1 was to be protected from 23-mm armor-piercing shells from the forward firing directions at a range of 500 meters, and from 7.62-mm armor-piercing bullets at a range of 75 meters.

The BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) proved the success of the Soviet Army when it was introduced in 1966. He is employed by various national powers from South America and Africa to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Bulgarian reconnaissance variant with a 23-mm cannon, AT-3 ATGM, navigation system, NBC and artillery reconnaissance devices, and image intensifier night sights. IMR Armored engineer tractor, with crane and dozer blade.

Feb 27, 2022 · The hull of the BMP-1 was designed to withstand the effects of a 12.7mm heavy caliber machine gun (up 23mm cannon fire across the front facings) and artillery spray that would otherwise maim or kill occupants within the hull of the vehicle. Armor thickness measured 33mm at the critical facings.

Nov 14, 2022 · But while countries like Iran and Greece replaced the BMP-1's 73mm 2A28 cannon with an armoured ZU-23 turret, Armenian engineers found a nifty way to install the autocannons over the 73mm cannon, with the only downside being the loss of the ability to launch ATGMs from a rail over the cannon.