The BMP-2 is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle introduced in the 1980s in the Soviet Union, following on from the BMP-1 of the 1960s.
BMP-2
The BMP-1, the predecessor to the BMP-2
BMP-2 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrates its amphibious capabilities.
Indian Army BMP-2's conducting simulated amphibious landings
The Shipunov 2A42 is a Soviet 30 mm autocannon. It is built by the Tulamashzavod Joint Stock Company and named after A. G. Shipunov.
BMP-2
…can be carried away by currents in case of loss of engine power (the vehicle lacks an anchor). The main armament is a turret with a stabilized 30 mm 2A42 autocannon with dual ammunition feeds, which provide a choice of 3UBR6 AP-T and 3UOR6 HE-T / 3UOF8 HE-I ammunition and 9M113 Konkurs ATGM. The gun has a selectable…
2А42 on the Mil Mi-28N helicopter
Czechoslovak-built BMP-2 in service with the Czech army in Afghanistan, September 2010.
Turret of Belarusian-made Volat V2 APC, 2021.