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BMD-4
Sign in to saveThe BMD-4 () is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) originating from post-Cold War Russia. Originally designated as the BMD-3M, the chassis of the BMD-4 is the same as that of the BMD-3 because it was developed on the same basis. This armored fighting vehicle is one of the lightest in its class, possessing a substantial amount of firepower. The vehicle was designed to transport Russian Airborne Troops (VDV), increasing its mobility, armament, and protection on the battlefield.
Key facts
- Weapon.name
- BMD-4
- Weapon.image
- 2008 Moscow Victory Day Parade - BMD-4.jpg
- Weapon.image_size
- 300
- Weapon.caption
- A BMD-4 "Bakhcha-U" at the 2008 Moscow Victory Day Parade
- Weapon.origin
- Russia
- Weapon.type
- Airborne Infantry fighting vehicle
- Weapon.is_vehicle
- yes
- Weapon.service
- 2004–present
- Weapon.wars
- Russo-Ukrainian War
- Weapon.used_by
- Russia
- Weapon.design_date
- 1990s
- Weapon.manufacturer
- Volgograd tractor factoryKurganmashzavod (since April 2024)
- Weapon.production_date
- 2004–present
- Weapon.variants
- See Variants
- Weapon.length
- (gun forward) (hull)
- Weapon.crew
- 3
- Weapon.passengers
- 5
- Weapon.armour
- Turret: SteelHull: Aluminum alloy
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
18 sectionsContents
- Production
- Design
- Hull
- Armament
- Primary
- Secondary
- Protection
- Fire control system and sensors
- Mobility
- Operational history
- Russo-Ukrainian War
- Variants
- BMD-4M
- Operators
- Potential Operators
- See also
- References
- External links
The BMD-4 () is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) originating from post-Cold War Russia. Originally designated as the BMD-3M, the chassis of the BMD-4 is the same as that of the BMD-3 because it was developed on the same basis. This armored fighting vehicle is one of the lightest in its class, possessing a substantial amount of firepower. The vehicle was designed to transport Russian Airborne Troops (VDV), increasing its mobility, armament, and protection on the battlefield.
Many aspects of the vehicle, such as the ergonomics and positioning of the passengers, remain relatively unchanged. Primary differences between the BMD-4 and its predecessors lie in its armament. The vehicle is fitted with the Bakhcha-U turret, which consists of a 100 mm 2A70 low-pressure rifled gun, a 30 mm 2A72 coaxial autocannon, and a 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun. The 2A70 rifled cannon is capable of firing high explosive fragmentation rounds and laser-guided anti-tank missiles. It also features secondary weapons designed to engage and destroy enemy infantry and armored fighting vehicles. The automated fire control system of the vehicle is advanced with new features that simplify the use of the vehicle's armament by the gunner and commander.