Basic Information

Name

BMP-2M Berezhok Russian Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Designation

BMP-2M Berezhok

Alternate Designation

BMP-2M Berezhok

Equipment Type

Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Manufacturer

Kurganmashzavod

Date of Introduction

2010

Description

The BMP-2M infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is an upgraded version of the BMP-2 IFV. Designed and developed by Kurganmashzavod JSC, the IFV offers improved mobility and firepower for armed forces. The weapon system for the upgraded vehicle is provided by KBP Instrument Design Bureau. The amphibious vehicle was displayed at an international forum known as Engineering Technologies 2010 held in June 2010 and KADEX-2012, Kazakhstan. The manufacturer also demonstrated the vehicle at Comprehensive Security Exhibition 2015 in Tampere. KBP received an order from Algeria for the modernization of 360 BMP-2 vehicles to BMP-2M standard. A total of 693 BMP-2/2K vehicles of the Indian Army are also being upgraded to the BMP-2M standard. The Russian Defense Ministry placed a ten-year contract with KBP for the supply of 540 modernized BMP-2M and BMD-2 airborne vehicles in 2017. The upgraded vehicle is being offered in two different configurations, which include BMP-2M (sb4-2) and BMP-2M (sb4-3). The design of the BMP-2 M-tracked armored fighting vehicle is based on the BMP-2 IFV, which was commissioned by the Russian Army in 1980. Combat efficiency of the vehicle has been highly improved with advanced armament, while cross-country speed has also been increased. The modernized vehicle can carry three crew members, including a driver, gunner, and commander. The troop compartment offers seating for up to seven soldiers. The vehicle retains the design specifications of BMP-2, and measures 6.73m-long, 3.15m-wide, and 2.45-high. The combat weight of the vehicle is approximately 16,000kg. The IFV is equipped with a KBM-2 air conditioning system to offer a comfortable environment to the crew when operating in high temperatures. The BMP-2M IFV is equipped with a Berezhok (B05S011) combat module integrating four 9M133 Kornet series anti-tank guided missiles. The missiles are launched from the twin launchers mounted on either side of the turret. The turret is also armed with a 30mm 2A42 automatic gun, a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun, and a 30mm AG-17 automatic grenade launcher (AGL). The 30mm cannon has the capability to fire 500 rounds of ammunition a minute, while the 7.62mm gun offers a rate of fire of 2,000 rounds a minute. The AGL can launch 250 grenades a minute for a maximum range of 1,730m. The hull of the IFV is protected by applique armor, which enables the vehicle to withstand 12.7mm B-3232 rounds and high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) missiles. Observation and fire control The BMP-2M IFV is equipped with a multi-channel optical system for the stabilization of view during firing. The vehicle has an advanced target detection system, a laser range-finder, and a thermal imaging system to improve the accuracy of target detection and mission efficiency. An armament stabilizer and ballistic computer, as well as a BPK-3-42 gunner’s sight, are fitted to the vehicle to enable the firing of the main armament. The vehicle is also installed with a PL-1 laser illuminator. The target detection ranges of the vehicle during the day and night are 5,000m and 3,000m respectively.

Ground Specifications

Crew 3

Main Weapon 2A42 30mm autocannon

Engine Diesel (370 hp)

Max Speed 65.0 km/h

Range 600.0 km

Variants

BMP-2 obr. Improved version with "kovriki" armour on turret front

BMP-2 obr. 1986 Late-production model with new BPK-2-42 sight instead of the BPK-1-42.

BMP-2D Fitted with additional spaced type steel appliqué armour on the hull sides, under the driver's and commander's stations, and 6 mm thick appliqué armour on the turret.

BMP-2K Command variant fitted with two whip antennas mounted on the rear of the hull, one behind the turret and one on the right-hand side of the rear of the vehicle, one IFF antenna (pin stick) on the left-hand side of the rear of the vehicle and a support for a telescopic mast in the front of the IFF antenna

BMP-2M This is the general designator for upgraded (modernizirovannyj) versions

BMP-2M "Berezhok" Modernized version from KBP. This version has B05Ya01 Berezhok turret equipped with 2A42 30mm autocannon, PKMT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, AGS-30 grenade launcher, 2+2 launchers for ATGM 9M133M "Kornet-M" and new day/night sights as found on the BMD-4.

BMO-1 Transport vehicle for a flamethrower squad armed with 30 RPO-A "Shmel" 93 mm napalm rocket launchers.

BVP-2V or VR 1p Former Czechoslovakia version

VPV Equipped with a powered crane with 5 tonnes capacity, heavy winch, wider troop compartment etc. Hatches on top of the turret and the troop compartment were removed.

BMP-2 "Sarath" Also known as BMP-II – Indian licence-produced variant of the BMP-2,built by Ordnance Factory Medak. The first vehicle, assembled from components supplied by KBP, was ready in 1987.

BMP-2 Light Tank India Version, DRDO developed light tank on BMP-2 Chassis DRDO light tank.

BMP-2 UGV "Muntra" – unmanned reconnaissance vehicle, "S" version is fitted with equipment used to detect nuclear, biological and India Version. unmanned reconnaissance vehicle, "S" version is fitted with equipment used to detect nuclear, biological and chemical contamination while the "M" version is designed to detect mines.

BMP-2MD Finnish modernisation of the BMP-2, which includes thermal camouflage, thermal sights, anti-aircraft sight and new day/night optics for the gunner and commander, heated cabin and seats, new external storage boxes functioning also as spaced armour and new radio and communications systems

System

Alternative Designation BMP-2M Berezhok

Type Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Family BMP-2

Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Joint Stock Company

Crew 3 ea

Passenger Capacity 7 ea

Dimensions

Length 6.72 m

Width 3.15 m

Height 2.45 m

Weight, Combat 14.3 tons

Ground Pressure 0.63 kg/m

Automotive

Engine Name UTD-23

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 370 hp

Cruising Range 600 km

Speed, Maximum Road 65 km/h

Speed, Off Road 45 km/h

Speed, Average Cross 35 km/h

Speed Maximum Swim 7 km/h

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 30 %

Vertical Step 0.7 m

Trench 2.5 m

Fording Depth Amphibious

Note Initial production BMP-2 is partially amphibious, and propelled in water by its tracks

Communications

Primary R-123M transceiver

Secondary R-173

Main Gun

System

Name Shipunov 2A42, 30mm Autocannon

Type 30 mm

Max Rate of Fire (Low) 200-300 rds/min

Max Rate of Fire (High) 550-800 rds/min

Weight 115 kg

Length (Total) 3.027 m

Barrel Length 2,416 mm

Barrels 1 ea

Action Gas-operated

Effective Firing Range 2,000 m

Maximum Firing Range 4,000 m

Feed System Twin Feed

Traverse Range 360 deg

Traverse Left 180 deg

Traverse Right 180 deg

Maximum Elevation +75 deg

Minumum Elevation -5 deg

Firing Modes Automatic and semi-automatic

Effective Ground Engagement Range 1,800 m

Ammunition (Option 1)

Name 3UOF8

Type HEI

Caliber 30 mm

Cartidge 30 × 165 mm

Muzzle Velocity 960 m/s

Basic Load 500 total of any combination 30mm projectile ea

Note A high-explosive incendiary round with A-670M nose fuze.The fuze produces a 0.15 millisecond delay on impact, and a self-destruct mechanism detonating the projectile after 7.5 to 14.5 seconds of flight (3900–5300 m distance from muzzle).

Ammunition (Option 2)

Name M929

Type APFSDS-T

Caliber 30 mm

Cartridge 30 × 165 mm

Muzzle Velocity 1,260 m/s

Basic Load 500 total of any combination 30mm projectile

Note A sub-caliber fin-stabilized discarding sabot round with tracer from Belgian Mecar, with tungsten alloy penetrator. Penetration: 50 mm RHA steel at 60 degree impact at 1,000 m range

Ammunition (Option 3)

Name 3UBR8

Type APDS

Caliber 30 mm

Cartridge 30 × 165 mm

Muzzle Velocity 1,120 m/s

Basic Load 500 total of any combination 30mm projectile

Note A sub-caliber discarding sabot. No tracer. Penetration: 25mm RHA at flat angle of impact, 1500 m range 25mm thick plate at 60 degree impact, 1500 m

Coaxial Weapon System

System

Name 1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun)

Type General-Purpose Machine Gun

Caliber 7.62 mm

In Service 1961-present

Manufacturer Degtyaryov plant

Proliferation 1 Million +

Max Rate of Fire 650 rds/min

Effective Rate of Fire 250-300 rds/min

Weight (Gun Only) 9 kg

Weight (Tripod Only) 7.7 kg

Action Gas-operated, open bolt

Length (Overall) 1,203 mm

Length (Barrel) 605 mm

Feed System Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes

Sights Iron Sights

Effective Firing Range (With Sight Adjustments) 100-1,500 m

Maximum Firing Range 4,000 m

Note The 7.62 PKT can be controlled remotely and is slaved to the main gun,

Ammunition

Name 57-N-323S

Type Rifle

Caliber 7.62 mm

Cartridge 7.62×54mm

Muzzle Velocity 855 m/s

Accuracy of fire at 300 m 90 mm

Basic Load 2,000 ea

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

System

Name 9M133 Kornet

NATO Name AT-14 Spriggan

Type Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Manufacfturer Degtyarev plant

In Service 1998-present

Proliferation 35,000 (2009)

Launcher Type Twin launchers mounted on either side of the turret

Basic Load 4 ea

Weight (with Launch Tube) 29 kg

Weight (with Tripod/Firing Unit) 63.7 kg

Length 1,200 mm

Diameter 152 mm

Warhead Weight 4.6 kg

Detonation Mechanism Impact Fuse

Wingspan 460 mm

Propellant Solid-fuel rocket

Operational Range (KORNET) 100-5,000 m

Operational Range (KORNET-EM) 10,000 m

Guidance system SACLOS laser beam riding

Steering system Two control surfaces

Accuracy Less than 5 meters

Launch platform Individual, vehicles, Kornet-T, Kornet-D, Bumerang-BM, Kornet-D1

Fire Control

Name INA

Computerized FCS Yes

Commander Periscopes Two TNPO-170A periscopes, plus a single TKN-3B binocular rear-view prism. Additionally, the Commander has a 1PZ-3 day monocular sight

Thermal Sight Gunner Sozh panoramic sight

Driver's Central Day Periscope TNP-350B

Main Gun Stabilization Yes, digital weapon stabiliser

Effective Ground Engagement Range 1,800 m

Searchlight OU-3GA2 searchlight and the FG-126 searchlight

Digital Battle Management System Yes

Multi-Channel Optical System Yes

Advanced Target Detection System Yes

Laser Range Finder Yes, PL-1 laser illuminator

Thermal Imaging System Yes

Ballistic Computer Yes

Protection

Hull Armor All-welded steel that is believed to be between 5 and 19 mm thick

Turret Armor 23-33 mm

Applique Armor Available

Explosive Reactive Armor Available

Active Protection System INA

Mine Clearing KMT-8 mine plow available

Self-Entrenching Blade INA

NBC Protection Collective, GO-27 Radioactive and chemical agent detector

Smoke Equipment 6 x smoke grenade launchers, VEESS

Smoke Screen TDA System using engine

Image Sources

Notes https://www.reddit.com/r/TankPorn/comments/qvmq8o/some_modern_or_modified_bmp2sdoes_anyone_know/; https://en.topwar.ru/215946-kurganmashzavod-zapuskaet-proizvodstvo-samohodnoj-protivotankovoj-pushki-sprut-sdm1.html; https://weaponsystems.net/system/1063-BMP-2M;