Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-1P

Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-1P Weapons & Ammunition Types 73-mm gun

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The prototype IFV, known as BMP, was not fielded. lnitial BMP production variant, BMP-A, was halted with insignificant numbers. The baseline production IFV, BMP-1, has an AT-3/SAGGER antitank guided missile. The BMP-1P upgrade is widely fielded, with an AT-4/-5 ATGM launcher replacing the AT-3 launcher. The vehicle also added smoke grenade launchers. This variant should generally be portrayed where OPFOR calls for the BMP-1. For applications where a robust and modernized OPFOR is expected, use AT-5B ATGM. The AT-4/-4B ATGMs are less likely to be employed on this vehicle.

Other options are spall liners, air conditioning, and a more powerful engine. A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the BMD-1. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely; and ERA application is doubtful. Additional armor application may jeopardize amphibious capability. Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is available for use on BMP-1P. 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, and improved fire control system.

The Russian Alis thermal gunner's sight is available. The Slovenian TS-F ATGM thermal night sight has a detection range of 4,500 m and a recognition range of 2,000 m.

Description:

Crew: 3

Troop Capacity: 6 passengers

Combat Weight (mt): 13.3

Chassis Length Overall (m): 6.74

Height Overall (m): 2.15

Width Overall (m): 2.94

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.57

Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 300-hp Diesel

Cruising Range (km): 600

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 65

Max Off-Road: 40-45

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 7

Fording Depth (m): Amphibious

Radio: R-123, or R-173

Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): 19-23

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): Available

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: KMT-8 plow available

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Collective

Smoke Equipment: Six 81-mm smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 73-mm smoothbore gun 2A28/Grom

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 7-8

Loader Type: Autoloader

Ready/Stowed Rounds: 40 / 0

Elevation (): -4/+33

Fire on Move: Yes, but only 10 km/h or less (est)

Auxiliary Weapon:

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

Mount Type: Coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 1,300

Max Effective Range (m):

Day: 1,000 / 400-500 on the move

Night: 800

Fire on Move: No

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

ATGM Launcher:

Name: 9P135M2

Launch Method: Tube-launched

Guidance: SACLOS

Command Link: Wire

Launcher Dismountable: Yes

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