| Specifications
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Alternative Designations |
Yozh (Russia), Sarath (India) |
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| VARIANTS |
- BMP-2D: with add-on plate armor, but cannot swim
- BMP-2E: with 6-mm steel plates added and track skirts
- BMP-2K: Command variant with additional radio
- BVP-2: Czech production BMP-2
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| Date of Introduction |
1980 |
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Proliferation |
At least 20 countries |
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Description |
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Crew |
3 |
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Troop Capacity |
7 passengers |
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Combat Weight (mt) |
14.3 |
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Chassis Length Overall (m) |
6.72 |
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Height Overall (m) |
2.45 |
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Width Overall (m) |
3.15 |
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Ground Pressure (kg/cm 2 ) |
0.63 |
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Automotive Performance |
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Engine Type |
300-hp Diesel |
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Cruising Range (km) |
600 |
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Speed (km/h) |
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Max Road |
65 |
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Max Off-Road |
45 |
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Average Cross-Country |
35 |
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Max Swim |
7 |
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Fording Depth (m) |
Amphibious |
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Radio |
R-123M transceiver or R-173 |
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Protection |
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Armor, Turret Front (mm) |
23-33 |
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Applique Armor (mm) |
On BMP-2D |
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Explosive Reactive Armor (mm) |
Available |
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Active Protective System |
N/A |
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Mineclearing Equipment |
KMT-8 mine plow available |
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Self-Entrenching Blade |
N/A |
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NBC Protection System |
Collective |
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Smoke Equipment |
6 smoke grenade launchers, VEESS |
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ARMAMENT |
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Main Armament |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
30-mm automatic gun, 2A42 |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
550 cyclic in bursts/ 200-300 practical |
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Loader Type |
Dual-belt feed |
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Ready/Stowed Rounds |
500/0 |
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Elevation (°) |
-5 to +74 |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Auxiliary Weapon |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT |
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Mount Type |
Turret coax |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,000 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
1,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
250 practical/650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts |
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ATGM Launcher |
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Name |
9P135M1/M3 |
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Launch Method |
Tube-launched |
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Guidance |
SACLOS |
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Command Link |
Wire |
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Launcher Dismountable |
Yes |
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Firing Port |
4 on left side, 3 on right side
1 in left rear door |
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FIRE CONTROL |
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FCS Name |
BPK-1-42 or BPK-2-42 |
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Main Gun Stabilization |
2-plane |
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Rangefinder |
Laser |
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Infrared Searchlight |
Yes |
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Sights w/Magnification |
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Gunner |
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Day |
BPK-1-42 or BPK-2-42 |
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Field of View (°) |
8 |
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Acquisition Range (m) |
2,500-4,000 (est) |
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Night |
BPK-1-42 or BPK-2-42 II/IR |
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Field of View (°) |
INA |
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Acquisition Range (m) |
INA |
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Commander Fire Main Gun |
No |
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MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
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30-mm AP-T |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
1,500 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
18 (RHA, 60°) at 1,500 m |
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30-mm APDS |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
2,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
25 (RHA) at 1,500m |
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30-mm APFSDS-T M929 |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
2,000+ |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor penetration (mm) |
55 (RHA) at 1,000m/45 at 2,000m |
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30-mm Frag-HE |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
4,000/ 2,500 point target |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
4,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
INA |
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Other Ammunition Types |
30-mm HEI-T |
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Antitank Guided Missiles |
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Name |
AT-5/SPANDREL |
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Warhead Type |
Shaped charge (HEAT) |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
650 (RHA) |
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Range (m) |
4,000 |
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Name |
AT-5B/Konkurs-M |
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Warhead Type |
Tandem shaped charge (HEAT) |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
925 (RHA) |
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Range (m) |
4,000 |
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Name |
AT-4/SPIGOT |
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Warhead Type |
Shaped charge (HEAT) |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
480 (RHA) |
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Range (m) |
2,000 |
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Name |
AT-4B/Factoria |
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Warhead Type |
Tandem shaped charge (HEAT) |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
550 (RHA) |
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Range (m) |
2,500
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