Is BMP-2 obsolete?

Under intense pressure from the army which realised that its existing BMP-2 was utterly obsolete, the Defence Ministry agreed to a fresh Expression of Interest in April 2014.

How many soldiers can a BMP-2 carry?

The modernised 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.

How much does a BMP-2 cost?

BMP-2

Last Contracts:
Qnt	Unit cost
188	$531,915
36	$555,556
Average Unit Cost:	$1,564,885

Is the BMP-2 GOOD?

BMP-2 is pretty good ))) Like the BMP-1, the rear doors of the BMP-2 are filled with diesel fuel which may present some risk from incendiary rounds.

Who uses the BMP-2?

On June 2, 2020, India’s Ministry of Defence announced placement of an order of 156 BMP-2 Sarath vehicles (Infantry Combat Vehicles) for the Indian Army’s infantry units.

Is the BMP 2 GOOD?

How much does a BMP tank cost?

BMP-1

Last Contracts:
Qnt	Unit cost
250	$1,000,000
2	$200,000
Average Unit Cost:	$964,045

Are IFVs tanks?

IFVs are designed to be more mobile than tanks and are equipped with a rapid-firing autocannon or a large conventional gun; they may include side ports for infantrymen to fire their personal weapons while on board.

How thick is BMP armor?

33 millimeters thick
Weighing over 14 tons, the BMP-1 features rolled steel armor that is 33 millimeters thick. It is armed with a 73mm semi-automatic gun and a 7.62mm machine gun.

What caliber is a BMP?

Table of models

	BMP (ob’yekt 765Sp1)
Main gun	73 mm 2A28 “Grom” low pressure smoothbore semi-automatic gun
Machine gun(s)	7.62 mm PKT coaxial
ATGM (NATO designation)	9M14 “Malyutka” (AT-3 Sagger) and variants
Engine	UTD-20 6-cylinder 4-stroke V-shaped airless-injection water-cooled diesel developing 300 hp (224 kW) at 2,600 rpm

How many troops can a BMP carry?

The troop compartment located at the rear of the vehicle can carry up to eight soldiers. There are four firing ports on each side of the vehicle and a single firing port in the left rear door.

Can a BMP destroy a tank?

The module can carry 80 rounds and fire 80 rounds per minute including air burst, high-explosive, fragmentation, armor-piercing and guided munitions with a maximum range of 14.5 km (9.0 mi), and can even punch through side armor of main battle tanks.