The BMP-2 is fully amphibious, and the upper part of the track has a sheet metal cover deeper than that of the BMP-1 which is filled with a buoyancy aid. A French SNPE explosive reactive armor (ERA) kit and others are available for use on the BMP-2. However, during dismounted troop movement, ERA would be a hazard. Thus, passive armor is more likely and ERA application is doubtful. For amphibious use, additional armor application is unlikely. Other options are spall liners, air conditioning, and a more powerful engine. Russian AG-17 30-mm automatic grenade launcher modification is offered for BMP-2. Russian KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher, thermal sights, a coaxial 7.62-mm MG and improved fire control system. ATGM load consists of one ready on the launcher and four stowed. They are readily accessible, but require hand loading from an open hatch. The AT-5 and AT-5B are more likely than AT-4 and -4B. French-German Flame-V adaptor kit permits the BMP-2 system to launch Milan, Milan-2, and Milan-3 ATGMs.
Thermal sights are available, and the Russian SANOET-1 thermal gunner's sight is available. The Russian Trakt/1PN65 thermal imaging (TI) ATGM night sight is optional. Acquisition range is 2,500 m (NFI). For the launcher in dismount configuration, the Slovenian TS-F ATGM night sight is available and has a detection range of 4,500 m and recognition range of 2,000 m. The Russian Mulat/1PN86 lightweight TI ATGM thermal sight has 3,600 m detection range and 2,000 m identification range.Specifications | |
| Alternative Designations | Yozh (Russia), Sarath (India) |
| Date of Introduction | 1980 |
| Proliferation | At least 20 countries |
| Description | |
| Crew | 3 |
| Troop Capacity | 7 passengers |
| Combat Weight (mt) | 14.3 |
| Chassis Length Overall (m) | 6.72 |
| Height Overall (m) | 2.45 |
| Width Overall (m) | 3.15 |
| Ground Pressure (kg/cm 2 ) | 0.63 |
| Automotive Performance | |
| Engine Type | 300-hp Diesel |
| Cruising Range (km) | 600 |
| Speed (km/h) | |
| Max Road | 65 |
| Max Off-Road | 45 |
| Average Cross-Country | 35 |
| Max Swim | 7 |
| Fording Depth (m) | Amphibious |
| Radio | R-123M transceiver or R-173 |
| Protection | |
| Armor, Turret Front (mm) | 23-33 |
| Applique Armor (mm) | On BMP-2D |
| Explosive Reactive Armor (mm) | Available |
| Active Protective System | N/A |
| Mineclearing Equipment | KMT-8 mine plow available |
| Self-Entrenching Blade | N/A |
| NBC Protection System | Collective |
| Smoke Equipment | 6 smoke grenade launchers, VEESS |
| ARMAMENT | |
| Main Armament | |
| Caliber, Type, Name | 30-mm automatic gun, 2A42 |
| Rate of Fire (rd/min) | 550 cyclic in bursts/ 200-300 practical |
| Loader Type | Dual-belt feed |
| Ready/Stowed Rounds | 500/0 |
| Elevation (°) | -5 to +74 |
| Fire on Move | Yes |
| Auxiliary Weapon | |
| Caliber, Type, Name | 7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT |
| Mount Type | Turret coax |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 2,000 |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 1,000 |
| Night | INA |
| Fire on Move | Yes |
| Rate of Fire (rd/min) | 250 practical/650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts |
| ATGM Launcher | |
| Name | 9P135M1/M3 |
| Launch Method | Tube-launched |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Command Link | Wire |
| Launcher Dismountable | Yes |
| Firing Port | 4 on left side, 3 on right side 1 in left rear door |
| FIRE CONTROL | |
| FCS Name | BPK-1-42 or BPK-2-42 |
| Main Gun Stabilization | 2-plane |
| Rangefinder | Laser |
| Infrared Searchlight | Yes |
| Sights w/Magnification | |
| Gunner | |
| Day | BPK-1-42 or BPK-2-42 |
| Field of View (°) | 8 |
| Acquisition Range (m) | 2,500-4,000 (est) |
| Night | BPK-1-42 or BPK-2-42 II/IR |
| Field of View (°) | INA |
| Acquisition Range (m) | INA |
| Commander Fire Main Gun | No |
| MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION | |
| Caliber, Type, Name | |
| 30-mm AP-T | |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 2,500 |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 1,500 |
| Night | INA |
| Tactical AA Range | 4,000 |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | 18 (RHA, 60°) at 1,500 m |
| 30-mm APDS | |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 2,500 |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 2,000 |
| Night | INA |
| Tactical AA Range | 4,000 |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | 25 (RHA) at 1,500m |
| 30-mm APFSDS-T M929 | |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 2,500 |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 2,000+ |
| Night | INA |
| Tactical AA Range | 4,000 |
| Armor penetration (mm) | 55 (RHA) at 1,000m/45 at 2,000m |
| 30-mm Frag-HE | |
| Maximum Aimed Range (m) | 4,000/ 2,500 point target |
| Max Effective Range (m) | |
| Day | 4,000 |
| Night | INA |
| Tactical AA Range | 4,000 |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | INA |
| Other Ammunition Types | 30-mm HEI-T |
| Antitank Guided Missiles | |
| Name | AT-5/SPANDREL |
| Warhead Type | Shaped charge (HEAT) |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | 650 (RHA) |
| Range (m) | 4,000 |
| Name | AT-5B/Konkurs-M |
| Warhead Type | Tandem shaped charge (HEAT) |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | 925 (RHA) |
| Range (m) | 4,000 |
| Name | AT-4/SPIGOT |
| Warhead Type | Shaped charge (HEAT) |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | 480 (RHA) |
| Range (m) | 2,000 |
| Name | AT-4B/Factoria |
| Warhead Type | Tandem shaped charge (HEAT) |
| Armor Penetration (mm) | 550 (RHA) |
| Range (m) | 2,500 |
