Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-2

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-2 Weapons & Ammunition Types 30-mm automatic gun

-HEI-T

-Frag-HE

-AP-T

-APDS-T

-APFSDS-T

A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the BMP2. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely and ERA application is doubtful. For amphibious use, additional armor application is unlikely. Other options are spall liners, air conditioning, and a more powerful engine. Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is offered for BMP-2. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, a coaxial 7.62-mm MG and improved fire control system.

ATGM load consists of one ready on the launcher and four stowed. They are readily accessible, but require hand loading from an open hatch. The AT-5 and AT-5B are more likely than AT-4 and -4B. French-German Flame-V adaptor kit permits the BMP-2 system to launch Milan, Milan-2, and Milan-3 ATGMs. Thermal sights are available. The Russian SANOET-1 thermal gunner's sight is available. The Russian Trakt/1PN65 thermal imaging (TI) ATGM night sight is optional. Acquisition range is 2,500 m (NFI). For the launcher in dismount configuration, the Slovenian TS-F ATGM night sight is available and has a detection range of 4,500 m and recognition range of 2,000 m. The Russian Mulat/1PN86 lightweight TI ATGM thermal sight has 3,600 m detection range and 2,000 m identification range.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 7 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 14.3

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.72

Height Overall (m): 2.45

Width Overall (m): 3.15

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.63

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 300-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 45

Average Cross-Country: 35

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123M transceiver or R-173

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 23-33

Applique Armor (mm): On BMP-2D

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available, see NOTES

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: KMT-8 mine plow available

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: 6 smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 30-mm automatic gun, 2A42

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 550 cyclic in bursts/ 200-300 practical

Loader Type: Dual-belt feed

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 500/0

Elevation (): -5 to +74

Fire on Move: Yes

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,000

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000

Night: INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 250 practical/650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts

ATGM Launcher:

Name: 9P135M1/M3

Launch Method: Tube-launched

Guidance: SACLOS

Command Link: Wire

Launcher Dismountable: Yes

VARIANTS

BMP-2D: Variant with add-on plate armor, but which cannot swim

BMP-2E: Variant with 6-mm steel plates added and track skirts

BMP-2K: Command variant with additional radio

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

30-mm AP-T

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,500

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,500

Night: INA

Tactical AA Range: 4,000

Armor Penetration (mm): 18 (RHA, 60) at 1,500 m

Antitank Guided Missiles:

Name: AT-5/SPANDREL

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 650 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-5B/Konkurs-M

Warhead Type: Tandem shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 925 (RHA)

Range (m): 4,000

Name: AT-4/SPIGOT

Warhead Type: Shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 480 (RHA)

Range (m): 2,000

Name: AT-4B/Factoria

Warhead Type: Tandem shaped charge (HEAT)

Armor Penetration (mm): 550 (RHA)

Range (m): 2,500