The BMD-2 is a Soviet airborne infantry fighting vehicle, introduced in 1985. It is a variant of BMD-1 with a new turret and changes to the hull. BMD stands for Boyevaya Mashina Desanta (Боевая Машина Десанта, which literally translates to "Airborne Combat Vehicle").

The BMD-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta, 2) thus became a Soviet airborne infantry fighting vehicle, to gain time, based heavily on the BMD-1, but with a new turret and hull modifications. It was deigned as a replacement of the BMD-1 but failed to replace it only in scale, as the USSR breadown prevented to continue the production.

The BMD-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle was a stop gap vehicle for the Soviet Airborne Forces whilst waiting for the development of the BMD-3.

Aug 15, 2024 · The BMD-2 is an airborne tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed by the Russian defense Company Arkadyi Shabalin. The first prototype of the BMD-2 was completed in 1985 and was first seen in 1988.

In 1983, based on the combat experience in Afghanistan a decision was made to produce a new variant of the BMD with a weapon capable of engaging targets such as those faced by the airborne troops...

A 7.62mm PKT machine gun is mounted as coaxial machine gun in the turret. The 9P135M pedestal mounted anti-tank guided missile launcher is able to fire the long range 9M113 Konkurs (NATO: AT-5 Spandrel) and shorter range 9M111 Fagot (NATO: AT-4 Spigot) anti-tank missiles.

Feb 27, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BMD-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta) Airborne Amphibious Light Tank / Infantry Fighting Vehicle including pictures.

The BMD-2 armored caterpillar floating landing vehicle is designed to conduct combat operations with armored vehicles and live enemy forces by airborne troops in all terrain and...

Oct 16, 1999 · BMD-2 Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle The BMD-2 is a variant of the BMD-1 with a new one-man turret with the gunner seated on the left and a single piece circular front-opening hatch cover. Armament consists of a 30 mm 2A42 stabilized cannon, used for ground engagements and in the anti-aircraft/anti-helicopter role, and a 7.62 mm PKT machine ...

Feb 23, 2025 · The BMD-2, a Soviet-era airborne infantry fighting vehicle, has intrigued military enthusiasts for decades. But what makes this vehicle so special? Built for speed and agility , the BMD-2 was designed to be air-dropped into combat zones, providing rapid support to …