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Land ForcesUkraine

BMP-1AK

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2018Pending verification
Land ForcesUKR
Length 6.74 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2018
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerWtórplast. (A Polish company)Med[1]
ConfigurationTrackMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.74 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.94 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.15 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineUTD-23 (Upgraded Engine)Med[1]
Engine power360 hpMed[1]
Suspensiontorsion barMed[1]
Cruising range550 km342 mi · 297 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Swim speed7 km/h4 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorSteel 19 mm. The hull of the BMP-1 is made of all-welded steel, which provides the crew with protection from small-arms fire and shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorSteel 23 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailableMed[1]
NBC Protection SystemGO-27 radioactive and chemical agent detectorMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentTo create a smokescreen, BMP-1AK has a built in TDA thermal smoke emitter in the engine compartment that creates smoke by injecting small amount of diesel onto the engine manifold.Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun); The 7.62mm PKT can be controlled remotely and is slaved to the main gun,Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Vehicle CommanderYes, TKN-3B day night sight with variable magnificationMed[1]
Thermal GunnerYes, TVNE-1PA active IR night vision metascopeMed[1]
Variants
BMP-1PThe BMP-1P is an upgraded variant of the BMP-1 and weighed 13.4 tonnes. Protection capabilities in the BMP-1P and its sub variant BMP-1PG ('Granatomyot' - grenade launcher) were improved by fitting them with the 81 mm 90[1]
BMP-1 Ambulance (Iraq)Evacuate wounded[1]
BMP-1MKliver turret & drop down gate[1]
Type 86/WZ-501 (China)Chinese BMP-1 IFV[1]
BMP-1G ICVAT-4/AT-5 ATGM & 30-mm AGS-17 AGL[1]
BMP-1 with Soviet modifications in AfghaApplique armor, AT-4 ATGM mount; some with AGS-17 30-mm AGL[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
HEAT73 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
665 m/s
Summary

The BMP-1AK is an infantry fighting vehicle designed to transport a section of infantry into combat under protection, and provide fire support with its main armament, as well as a platform from which the infantry can fight.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
PolandUkraine
Sources
  1. BMP-1AK Ukrainian 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