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Land ForcesRussia

BMP-2K

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 1980Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Length 6.72 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1980
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
ManufacturerKurganmashzavodMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.72 m22 ftMed[1]
Width3.15 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.45 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight14.3 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineUTD-20S1Med[1]
Engine power300 hpMed[1]
Suspensiontorsion bar, hydraulic shock-absorbers on 1st, 2nd, and 6th roadwheelsMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Swim speed7 km/h4 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorAll-welded steel that is believed to be between 5 and 19 mm thickMed[1]
Turret Armor23-33 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionCollective, GO-27 Radioactive and chemical agent detectorMed[1]
Smoke Equipment6 × turret-mounted 81 mm smoke-grenade launcher (2 × 3)Med[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)200-300 rds/min; 550-800 rds/minMed[1]
Maximum elevation+75 degMed[1]
Minumum elevation-5 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x Shipunov 2A42, 30mm Autocannon, 30 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General-Purpose Machine Gun; The 7.62mm PKT can be controlled remotely and is slaved to the main gun,Med[1]
Maximum firing range4 km2 mi · 2 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerBPK-1-42 SightMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, two-plane stabilisation system designated as 2E36-1Med[1]
Variants
BMP-2 obr.Improved version with "kovriki" armour on turret front.[1]
BMP-2 obr. 1986Late-production model with new BPK-2-42 sight instead of the BPK-1-42.[1]
BMP-2DFitted with additional spaced type steel appliqué armour on the hull sides, under the driver's and commander's stations, and 6 mm thick appliqué armour on the turret.[1]
BMP-2KCommand variant fitted with two whip antennas mounted on the rear of the hull, one behind the turret and one on the right-hand side of the rear of the vehicle, one IFF antenna (pin stick) on the left-hand side of the rea[1]
BMP-2MThis is the general designator for upgraded (modernizirovannyj) versions.[1]
BMP-2M "Berezhok"Modernized version from KBP. This version has B05Ya01 Berezhok turret equipped with 2A42 30mm autocannon, PKMT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, AGS-30 grenade launcher, 2+2 launchers for ATGM 9M133M "Kornet-M" and new day/nig[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
HEI30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
500 total of any combination 30mm projectile ea
Muzzle velocity
960 m/s
APFSDS-T30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
500 total of any combination 30mm projectile
Muzzle velocity
1,260 m/s
APDS30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
500 total of any combination 30mm projectile
Muzzle velocity
1,120 m/s
Soviet SACLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile.ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
4 x 9M113 Konkurs (AT-5 Spandrel) ATGM ea
Warhead
2.7 kg
Guidance
Wire-guided SACLOS
Armor penetration
600 mm of RHA
Summary

The BMP-2K is the command version of the BMP-2, it is designed to support and co-ordinate the actions of a BMP-2 unit when on the battlefield and ensure that it operates effectively with its supporting formations.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaAlgeriaIndiaNorth MacedoniaRussiaUkraineUnited States
Sources
  1. BMP-2K Russian 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