The BMP-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty, Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты, literally "combat machine/vehicle (of the) infantry") [4] is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle introduced in the 1980s in the Soviet Union, following on from the BMP-1 of the 1960s. [5]

The BMP-2 [BMP = Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhota - Infantry Fighting Vehicle] infantry combat vehicle, fielded in the early 1980s [initially designated BMP 1981], is an improved version of...

The BMP-2K is the command version of the BMP-2, it is designed to support and co-ordinate the actions of a BMP-2 unit when on the battlefield and ensure that it operates effectively with its...

The BMP-2 was first used in April 1981 with Soviet forces in Afghanistan. It participated also in the Zapad-81 exercise in September 1981. STANAG designator was BMP M1981, later changed to the actual Soviet designator BMP-2.

The BMP-2 is a mechanized infantry fighting vehicle of Russian origin. It is a more combat capable version of the earlier BMP-1. The BMP-2 was developed in the late 1970's after combat experience with the BMP-1 during conflicts in the Middle East.

6 days ago · The BMP-2 is traditionally equipped with a 30mm 2A42 autocannon that is capable of firing high-explosive and armor-piercing rounds at a rate of up to 300 rounds per minute (RPM). The beast also ...

The BMP-2 is an infantry combat vehicle vari-ant of the BMP-1 that incorporates a major arma-ment change. It has an enlarged two-man turret which mounts a 30-mm automatic gun, model 2A42, with a long, thin tube and a double-baffle muzzle brake, along with a 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun on its front.

The BMP-2 has thin armor that protects it from .50 caliber armor-piercing rounds only over the 60° frontal arc and 23mm ballistic protection within the turret. It is extremely vulnerable to antitank guided missile, 30mm, and tank fire.

May 15, 2024 · The origins of the BMP-2, or Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty-2, can be traced back to the Soviet Union’s endeavor to enhance its infantry fighting capabilities during the Cold War era. It was developed as a successor to the BMP-1, with a focus on addressing limitations and incorporating advanced features.

The BMP-2 [BMP = Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhota - Infantry Fighting Vehicle] infantry combat vehicle, which has been in service since 1980, fought in Afghanistan, participated in all...