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 2A28 Grom also known as KBP 2A28 Grom, is the main armament of the Soviet-designed BMP-1 and BMD-1 infantry fighting vehicles. It is a 73 mm low pressure smoothbore semi-automatic gun with a wedge breech block. [1]

The BMP-1 was widely exported and participated in various conflicts around the world, such as the Arab-Israeli wars, the Iran-Iraq war, the Afghan war, and the Chechen wars. The BMP-1P was introduced in the late 1970s and featured enhanced anti-tank capabilities, smoke grenade launchers and additional armour.

The BMP-1 is available to the Insurgents, Irregular Militia and Middle Eastern Alliance. The 2A28 Grom 73mm low pressure cannon uses rounds similar to the ones in the SPG-9, the HEAT rounds deal good damage against lightly armored vehicles, but lack the ability to …

Point-detonating fuze AF77 with super-quick and graze (anti-ricochet) function, independent of impact angle. 2A28 Gun mounted on BMP-1. and 6 Propellant Charges (3 in a plastic containers).

Mar 15, 2019 · The BMP-1 carries 8 dismounts, equipped with RPG-7L anti-armor weapons, a PKM, and 5.45mm rifles. The BMP-1 is dangerous to incautious attackers, or if it can catch units unaware at close range from the flanks, but it is vulnerable to any tank, IFV, infantry anti-tank weapon, or artillery.

Jun 9, 2024 · So, orginally BMP-1 had only the HEAT ammunition, and only in the 1974 it got the HE ammo, the thing is the HE ammo was unable to be loaded by the autoloader (not that it matters, as by the time it got intro service most bmp crews removed the autolader as it often jammed or caused injuries).

Feb 18, 2024 · The BMP-1 main gun has a caliber of 73mm. What is the maximum range of the BMP-1 main gun? What type of ammunition does the BMP-1 main gun use? What is the muzzle velocity of the BMP-1 main gun? Can the BMP-1 main gun be used against armored vehicles? Is the BMP-1 main gun effective against infantry?

May 18, 2023 · As title says, the BMP1 has two ammo options both being HEAT. One has 100 more pen but none of the stats I can read are different. Should I just put all the ammo available into the better pen or am I missing something. Stock cannon has just flat out better Prammo, but the upgraded gun's Prammo has half the shell velocity.

First introduced in 1967, the BMP (Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty) represents a transition from the "armored personnel carrier" to the "infantry combat vehicle" in the Soviet and most Warsaw Pact armies. It has replaced the BTR-50P and complements the BTR-60PB in …