BMD-1
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The BMD-1 is a Soviet airborne amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle, which was introduced in 1969 and first seen by the West in 1970. BMD stands for Boyevaya Mashina Desanta. It can be dropped
BMD-1 in Russian service, 2011.
BMD-1 three-view graphic.
BMD-1 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine being rigged up for parachute drop before being loaded onto an Il-76 transport aircraft, 2006.
Soldiers ride on top of a BMD-1 in Kabul, Afghanistan, 25 March 1986.
BTR-D
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The BTR-D is a Soviet airborne multi-purpose tracked armoured personnel carrier. It was introduced in 1974 and first seen by the West in 1979 during the Soviet–Afghan War. BTR-D stands for Bronetransp
BMD-1
…used as an IFV by the Soviet Airborne Forces (VDV). An improved variant of the BMD-1 was developed, the BMD-2. The BMD-1 also provided a basis for the BTR-D airborne multi-purpose tracked APC. In the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the army was instructed to consider putting more emphasis on means to…
BTR-D with parachute landing equipment
Airborne operations demonstrating full deployment of the parachute system and underslung BTR-D.
BTR-D with dismounted infantry (the vehicle can carry up to 10 fully equipped troops plus crew).
BTR-ZD anti-aircraft variant which has additional internal storage for MANPADS and has mounting points to strap a ZU-23-2 automatic cannon (pictured).