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.

The BMP-2M infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is an upgraded version of the BMP-2 IFV. Designed and developed by Kurganmashzavod JSC, the IFV offers improved mobility and firepower for...

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. BMP-2 UTD-20/3 capable of 300 hp (225 kW) engine on display at the Panzermuseum, Munster, Germany Turret

Mar 21, 2025 · The BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle is designed to enhance the mobility, firepower and protection of mounted infantrymen on the battlefield under NBC (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical) attack. The BMP-2 enters in service with the Russian armed forces in 1980, and the vehicle was seen for the first time in public during a military parade on the ...

The BMP-2 is the base IFV of the family, it is designed to support MBTs during an assault and is expected to engage vehicles that are in a similar category to itself. In the center of the...

Jul 18, 2020 · The BMP-2 IFV first appeared in the late 1970s and may be regarded as a ‘product improved’ BMP-1. Many of the drawbacks of the BMP-1 were eliminated, the most obvious being the replacement of the BMP-1’s 73 mm low velocity gun by a more versatile and effective 30 mm cannon and the relocation of the commander from a position behind the ...

Nov 23, 2020 · The BMP-2M infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is an upgraded version of the BMP-2 IFV. Designed and developed by Kurganmashzavod JSC, the IFV offers improved mobility and fire power for armed forces. The weapon system for the upgraded vehicle is provided by KBP Instrument Design Bureau.

Jun 9, 2022 · The BMP-2 is an SSSR-made amphibious infantry fighting vehicle designed and developed during the 1980s as a successor of the earlier version of the infantry fighting vehicle designated as BMP-1. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty in Russian, which literally means “infantry combat vehicle.”

The BMP-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty-2) has an all-welded hull and a three-man crew with the driver seated at the front left, the commander to his rear and the gunner at the turret. The vehicle is amphibious, being propelled through the water by its tracks.

Jun 17, 2024 · The BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle showcases a robust design tailored for modern combat environments. Its key features encompass advanced armament systems, including a 30mm 2A42 automatic cannon and a coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun, enhancing its offensive capabilities significantly.