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BMP-2
The BMP-2 IFV is built upon the successes of the BMP-1.
By Staff Writer
The BMP-2 (now the BMP-2 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle) is a progression of the BMP-1 series of APC. The BMP-2 is larger in some respects but has a greater combat range than it's predecessor. The more powerful engine is coupled with the updated 2-man turret and a new 30mm cannon. The turret features 360 degree rotation along with +30 degree elevation to combat low flying aircraft. The AT-5 Spandrel antitank missile system is also installed to help combat enemy armor making the BMP-2 quite an effective military weapon. The entire system is fully amphibious and, much like the BMP-1 series, is propelled through the water by it's own tracks.
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| 1982 |
Designation: BMP-2
Classification Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Contractor: State Factories
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Number Built: Not Available |
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Operators: Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, Finland, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazahkstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Macedonia, Russia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yemen.
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BMP-2D - Applique Armor and mine clearing equipment.
BMP-2K - Commander's Vehicle with enhanced communications equipment
BVP-2 - New turret; Provisions for 30mm grenade launcher and updated sights (Czechoslovakian)
Sarath - Indian-produced version (India)
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