BMP-2M


Berezhok


Overview


BMP-2M

BMP-2M with Berezhok turret on display in 2012.
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Origin
Russia
Type
Mechanized infantry combat vehicle
Entered service
Late 2000's
Status
In service
Development
Early 2000's
Developer
Russia - KBP Instrument Design Bureau
Production
Mid 2000's - present
Producer
Russia
Number produced
360 for Algeria
About 540 planned for Russia
Designations
BMP-2M (Russian service)
Berezhok (weapon station)
Notable users
Algeria
Russia

Description


Introduction

The BMP-2M is a mechanized infantry combat vehicle of Russian origin. It is a modern upgrade package for the Cold War era BMP-2.

Design

The BMP-2M is an upgrade of existing BMP-2 mechanized infantry combat vehicles. The upgrade consists of fitting the Berezhok weapon system, which is a deep modernization of the BMP-2 turret. The main and coaxial armament are retained and complemented with the Kornet anti-tank missile system and an automatic grenade launcher. Furthermore, the commander is provided by a pedestal mounted panoramic sight. This improves situational awareness and target acquisition significantly.

Firepower

The 30mm 2A42 autocannon and 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun are retained. These are stabilized in both axis. Four ready to launch Kornet anti-tank missiles are fitted instead of the older Konkurs missile. The Kornet has a longer range than Konkurs and has a more powerful tandem HEAT warhead. A 30mm AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher is fitted at the rear of the turret.

Mobility

The tracked chassis provides the BMP-2M with a good cross country performance. The original UTD-20 diesel engine with 300 hp can be retained. In Russian service the 360 hp UTD-23 improved turbocharged engine is to be installed. The BMP-2M remains fully amphibious by raising the trim vane and is propelled in the water by its tracks.

Protection

The BMP-2M has the same armor protection as the earlier BMP-2. Some BMP-2M prototypes were outfitted with slat armor, but this doesn't seem part of the upgrades applied to service vehicles. A minor improvement is that on the BMP-2M the Kornet anti-tank missile can be fired from under armor protection. This was not possible with the Konkurs on the BMP-2.

Users

One of the main users is Algeria. In 2005 a contract to upgrade 300 vehicles was signed. These are now in active service with the Algerian military and can often be seen during exercises. Russia planned to upgrade its BMP-2s for a long time, but often postponed this effort. The first BMP-2M seem to have entered active service in Russia around 2020.

Subcomponents


BMP-2M

Close-up of Berezhok turret on BMP-2M.
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The BMP-2M is an upgrade of existing BMP-2 mechanized infantry combat vehicles.
The 30mm 2A42 autocannon is retained as the primary weapon on the BMP-2M.
A total of four Kornet anti-tank missiles replace the older Konkurs anti-tank missile. The Kornet is a more capable anti-tank missile and can be fired from under armor protection on the BMP-2M.
The existing 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun is retained on the BMP-2M.
A 30mm AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher is fitted at the rear of the turret.

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Details


Facts BMP-2M
General
Origin
Russia
Type
Mechanized infantry combat vehicle
Crew
3 + 7 (commander, driver, gunner, 7 infantry)
Dimensions
Weight
16 t combat load
Length
6.74 m
Width
3.15 m
Height
2.45 m
Main armament
Type
30mm 2A42 autocannon
Mount
Turret
Ammunition
160 HEI-T and 30 API-T ready to fire
500 round in total
Elevation
-5 to +75°, powered, 6°/s
Traverse
360°, powered, 35°/s
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm PKT machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
2.000 rounds
Anti-tank guided weapon
Type
Kornet / Kornet-M launcher for anti-tank missiles
Ammunition types
9M133-1 or 9M133M-2 anti-tank missiles
9M133FM-2 or 9M133FM-3 anti-personnel missiles
Mount
Two launcher on either side of turret
Ammunition
4 missiles, all ready to fire
Traverse
360°, powered
Automatic grenade launcher
Type
30mm AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher
Mount
Remote mount on turret rear
Ammunition
300 rounds
Traverse
Traverses with turret, fires over frontal arc
Chassis
Chassis
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Track width
0.30 m
Track on ground
3.60 m
Tread
2.55 m
Suspension
Torsion bar
Ground pressure
0.70 kg/cm^2
Automotive
Engine model
UTD-23
Engine type
6-cylinder V-shaped turbocharged diesel
Power output
360 hp
Transmission
Manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
462 L
Mobility
Max speed
65 km/h on road
45 km/h off road
7 km/h in water
Range
600 km on road
Power to weight ratio
22.5 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.42 m
Wall
0.7 m
Trench
2.5 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
23 mm on turret front
5 to 19mm on hull
Smoke
2x3 81mm Type 902V Tucha smoke grenade dischargers
NBC system
Yes, overpressure
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Fire control
BPK-3-42 gunner's sight
1PZ-13 commander's sight
PL-1 laser illuminator
Laser range finder
Radio
R-123M or R-173
R-168 Aqueduct intercom

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