BMD-2 Russian Airborne Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
BMD-2
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
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Basic Information
Name
BMD-2 Russian Airborne Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Designation
BMD-2
Alternate Designation
BMD-2
Equipment Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
Volgograd Tractor Plant
Date of Introduction
1985
Description
The BMD-2 is a Soviet-era airborne infantry fighting vehicle, introduced in 1985. It is a variant of BMD-1 with a new turret and some changes done to the hull. BMD stands for Boyevaya Mashina Desanta (Боевая Машина Десанта, which literally translates to "Airborne Combat Vehicle"). It was developed as a replacement for BMD-1 but it failed to replace it completely because of the downfall of the Soviet economy in the 1980s.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
30mm 2A42 cannon
Engine
V-6 Diesel (240 hp)
Max Speed
61.0 km/h
Range
450.0 km
Variants
BMD-2
The BMD-2 has a box-shaped hull with a gently-sloped glacis and steep belly plate from an angular nose. The sides of the hull are vertical and there is a turret mounted in the middle of the hull roof. The front compartment of the vehicle houses the driver and a passenger; the middle turret and the rear provides space for dismounts.
BMD-2K
The BMD-2K is a variant of the BMD-2 designed to perform as a command vehicle. It carries additional communications equipment so that it can command units at the platoon and company level.
BMD-2-KU
The BMD-2-KU is an improved C2 vehicle based on the BMD-2K. It is designed to provide a modernised vehicle that can be used to better control a battalion-sized formation.
BMD-2K-AU
The BMD-2K-AU is a modified command vehicle based on the BMD-2K.
BMD-2M
The BMD-2M is an upgraded BMD-2. It is a vehicle modernized with improved mission systems so that the vehicle’s combat capabilities can be improved without replacing the turret.
System
Alternative Designation
BMD-2
Type
Airborne Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
Volgograd Tractor Plant
Crew
3 ea
Passengers
4 ea
Chassis
S-120 and based on the aluminum hull of the BTR-D airborne multi-purpose tracked armored personnel carrier
Airborne Capable
Yes
Parachute System
PRSM-916 parachute system, or the PRSM-925 for combat deployments
Dimensions
Length
5.91 m
Width
2.63 m
Height
2.175 m
Track Length
2.84 m
Track Width
230 m
Weight, Combat
8,225 kg
Ground Clearance
0.45 m
Ground Pressure
0.53kg/cm² (51975Pa) (7.54psi)
Automotive
Engine Name
5D20
Engine Type
V-6, water cooled, Diesel Engine
Engine Power
240 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio
29.19hp/t
Fuel Capacity
300 liters
Suspension
hydropneumatic
Electrical System
24V
Maximum Speed, Land
61 km/h
Maximum Speed, Water
10 km/h
Range
450 km
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Obstacle
0.60 m
Trench
1.2 m
Main Gun
System
Name
1 × turret mounted 30mm 2A42 cannon
Type
Cannon
Caliber
30 mm
Manufacturer
Tulamashzavod
Length
3.027 m
Barrel Length
2,416 mm
Weight
115 kg
Barrels
1
Action
Gas-operated
Elevation
-5° to +75
Rate of Fire
200 to 300 rds/min (low)
550-800 rds/min (high)
Muzzle Velocity
960 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Effective Firing Range
2,000 m
Feed System
Twin Feed
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
30 mm
Cartridge
30 × 165 mm
Basic Load
A total of 300 rounds are carried in a large container on the right of the turret. A typical combat load may consist of 180 HE-I rounds and 120 APDS
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
1 x PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun)
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Max Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Function
In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces
In Service
1961-present
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
Length (Overall)
1,203 mm
Length (Barrel)
605 mm
Weight (Gun Only)
9 kg
Weight (Tripod Only)
7.7 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Note
The PKT can be controlled remotely
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Muzzle Velocity
825 m/s
Maximum Effective Range (With Sight Adjustments)
100-1,500 m
Basic Load
1,500 ea
Anti-Tank Guided Weapons (ATGW)
Name
1 × 9M113 Konkurs (AT-5 Spandrel)
Type
SACLOS Wire-Guided Anti-Tank Missile
Length
1,150 mm
Diameter
135 mm
Wingspan
468 mm
Weight
14.6 kg
Warhead
2.7 kg HEAT
Detonation Mechanism
Contact
Maximum Range
4 km
Minimum Range
70 m
Maximum Speed
208 m/s
Guidance System
Wire-guided SACLOS
Steering System
Two control surfaces
Basic Load
1 × 9M113 Konkurs (AT-5 Spandrel)
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
Yes, with three day vision devices
Thermal Sight Gunner
Yes, dual-mode 1PN22M1 monocular periscopic sight mounted on the left side of the turret roof.
Driver Sight
TNPO-170 periscope
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes
Land Navigation
Yes
Searchlight
IR searchlight
Protection
Hull Armor
Aluminum 15mm thick. The front of the hull and turret consequently provide protection against 12.7 mm rounds fired from 200 m as well as 23 mm rounds fired from over 500 m. The sides protect against 7.62 mm rounds as well as shell splinters from 155 mm shells.
Turret Armor
23 mm at 42° turret front;
19 mm at 36° turret side;
13 mm at 30° turret rear ;
6 mm turret top
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
Available,
NBC Protection
PAZ NBC system
Smoke Equipment
INA
Fire-Extinguishing System.
PPO centralized ethylene-bromide fire-extinguishing system
CVI: HATS
Hull
Arrow-shaped front edge with trim vane folded on top and a sloped rear end. Distinct truck bed appearance in the rear. Bow features a gunner's MG port. Hull has bullet deflectors. Engine exhaust ports on top rear of vehicle, left and right sides. Hydro propulsion system jets visible on rear of vehicle.
Armament
Long, narrow 30mm autocannon with a barrel tip muzzle brake. Low profile 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. Optional ATGM missile cannister.
Turret
One-man small turret, shape of a frying pan.
Suspension
5 evenly-spaced road wheels. Rear sprocket drive supported track with 4 track support rollers.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.91 m
Width
2.63 m
Height
2.18 m
Weight
8225 kg
Operators (4)
Russia
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
CFE Treaty
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