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BMD-2

Airborne amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 1985Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
BMD-2
Photo: Andrey Butko · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAirborne amphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
ManufacturerVolgograd Tractor PlantMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length5.91 m19 ftMed[1]
Width2.63 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.18 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight8.22 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisS-120 and based on the aluminum hull of the BTR-D airborne multi-purpose tracked armored personnel carrierMed[1]
Engine5D20Med[1]
Engine power240 hpMed[1]
SuspensionhydropneumaticMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorAluminum 15mm thick. The front of the hull and turret consequently provide protection against 12.7 mm rounds fired from 200 m as well as 23 mm rounds fired from over 500 m. The sides protect against 7.62 mm rounds as well as shell splintersMed[1]
Turret Armor23 mm at 42° turret front; 19 mm at 36° turret side; 13 mm at 30° turret rear ; 6 mm turret topMed[1]
NBC ProtectionPAZ NBC systemMed[1]
Armament
Elevation-5° to +75Med[1]
Main armament1 × turret mounted 30mm 2A42 cannon, 30 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun); The PKT can be controlled remotelyMed[1]
Maximum firing range4 km2 mi · 2 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYes, with three day vision devicesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYes, dual-mode 1PN22M1 monocular periscopic sight mounted on the left side of the turret roof.Med[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Variants
BMD-2The BMD-2 has a box-shaped hull with a gently-sloped glacis and steep belly plate from an angular nose. The sides of the hull are vertical and there is a turret mounted in the middle of the hull roof. The front compartme[1]
BMD-2KThe BMD-2K is a variant of the BMD-2 designed to perform as a command vehicle. It carries additional communications equipment so that it can command units at the platoon and company level.[1]
BMD-2-KUThe BMD-2-KU is an improved C2 vehicle based on the BMD-2K. It is designed to provide a modernised vehicle that can be used to better control a battalion-sized formation.[1]
BMD-2K-AUThe BMD-2K-AU is a modified command vehicle based on the BMD-2K.[1]
BMD-2MThe BMD-2M is an upgraded BMD-2. It is a vehicle modernized with improved mission systems so that the vehicle’s combat capabilities can be improved without replacing the turret.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Rifle30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
A total of 300 rounds are carried in a large container on the right of the turre
Summary

The BMD-2 is a Soviet-era airborne infantry fighting vehicle, introduced in 1985. It is a variant of BMD-1 with a new turret and some changes done to the hull.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
RussiaUkraineUzbekistan
Sources
  1. BMD-2 Russian Airborne Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 3.0)