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WANT TO RIDE IN THE BMP-1? General entry tickets are on sale now! ️https://bit.ly/ausarmourfest2023Assistant Manager, Jason, tells us all about the BMP-1 In

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The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle that has been in service from 1966 to the present. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty 1 (Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты 1; БМП-1), meaning "infantry fighting vehicle, 1st serial model". The BMP-1 was the first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of the Soviet Union.

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The BMP-1 is the first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of the SSSR. It is tracked vehicle which has full amphibious capability. One of its most important features is a front-engined chassis developed especially for it, a welded steel hull with a sharp, sloping front with a conspicuously ridged surface, and a centrally located, flat, truncated cone turret with a troop compartment

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Join us as we explore the iconic Soviet BMP-1, the groundbreaking infantry fighting vehicle that revolutionized armored warfare. In this video, we delve into

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The BMP-1 is an infantry fighting vehicle that was designed in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. David Willey, curator at the Tank Museum, explained that the BMP-1's radical design had alarmed the West. Nato countries had typically viewed armoured personnel carriers as "battle taxis" solely tasked with transporting infantry to the

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The BMP-1 from the BMP family (which stands for Boyevaya Mashina or literally "Infantry Fighting Vehicle") is certainly one of the most famous IFV worldwide, creating a stir in the West when it appeared. It was to enter service in 1966, thus, the title of "first" could be easily challenged by the West German SPZ Kürz (1958) and the SPZ Lang.

https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-bmp-1-belongs-in-a-museum-why-is-it-still-being-used-in-ukraine
The BMP-1 is a Soviet infantry fighting vehicle from the 1960s. Ours was captured during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and has been on display at IWM Duxford for over 30 years. Yet vehicles just like it are still being used by both sides in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, with heavy losses. So why are museum pieces being fielded in a 21st century war?

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Despite having entered Soviet Army service in 1966, the BMP-1 was first identified by the West in November of 1967 and is now generally recognized as the first "true" Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), classified as such due to its ability to transport troops, disembarking them and then being able to operate as a stand-alone armored fighting

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2015/03/05/soviet_bmp_a_vehicle_designed_to_fight_in_a_nuclear_war_107704.html
This scenario gave rise to the Soviet BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle — a nimble, heavily armed but lightly protected infantry transport. The disproportionate destruction that even a low-yield nuclear detonation could inflict on advancing armies made it suicidal for the Soviets to mass ground forces in huge numbers.

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Tweet. The Russian BMP-1 IFV is one of the most significant innovations in infantry tactics in the Twentieth Century. It was the world's first IFV and represented a major shift in the employment of mechanised infantry as the IFV could now provide the infantry with a mobility, protection and firepower that were unheard of.

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Over 20.000 in the USSR. About 18.000 in Czechoslovakia. Designations. БМП-1 / Боевая Машина Пехоты 1. BMP-1 / Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty 1. Russian for "infantry fighting vehicle 1". M1967 or BMP-76PB (NATO reporting name) BVP-1 (Czechoslovak production)

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The BMP-1 (stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty 1), a 15-ton, 11-person vehicle, has long been a staple in numerous armed forces worldwide. Originating from Soviet industry in the mid-1960s, tens

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Assistant Manager, Jason, tells us all about the BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: The workhorse of the Soviet Motorised Infantry. This vehicle has had a long service life and is currently facing its ultimate test on the battlefields of the Ukraine on both sides of the conflict.

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The BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) made its debut in the early 1960s, marking the start of a new era in armored warfare. Entering service with the Soviet Army in 1966 and unveiled to the world in 1967, the BMP-1 generated considerable interest and set new standards with its unique blend of mobility, protection, and firepower.

https://www.battleorder.org/rus-bmp-platoon
The BMP-2 and BMP-3 are the motorized rifle branch's primary tracked infantry fighting vehicles, with the BMP-3 the newer of the two. The BMP-3 is armed with the 2A70 100mm cannon, capable of firing shells and up to 6 9M117 Bastion anti-tank guided missiles, as well as a coaxial 2A72 30mm autocannon and PKT 7.62mm machine gun.

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The BMP-3 is an infantry fighting vehicle designed and manufactured in Russia, known for its versatility and firepower. It is armed with a 100 mm gun, a 30 mm gun, and three 7.62 mm machine guns, allowing it to engage a variety of targets from enemy infantry to light armored vehicles. Its protection is provided by welded aluminum alloy armor

https://www.armyrecognition.com/military-products/army/infantry-fighting-vehicles/tracked-vehicles/bmp-1-russia-uk
The BMP-1 is a Russian-made tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle was adopted for service in 1966 by the Russian army. It is designed to carry the infantrymen, engage in combat, and support the dismounted infantrymen by fire when they fight on foot. By the mid-1960s, the infantry squad was armed

https://www.schooltube.com/bmp-1-the-soviet-infantry-fighting-vehicle-still-used-in-ukraine/
The BMP-1 was first introduced in 1966 and quickly became a mainstay of Soviet mechanized infantry units. It was designed to provide fire support and transport infantry into battle, offering a combination of firepower and mobility. The BMP-1's design was revolutionary for its time, featuring a 73mm cannon, a coaxial machine gun, and a

https://special-ops.org/bmp-2-a-successor-of-the-older-bmp-1-infantry-fighting-vehicle/
The BMP-2 is an SSSR-made amphibious infantry fighting vehicle designed and developed during the 1980s as a successor of the earlier version of the infantry fighting vehicle designated as BMP-1. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty in Russian, which literally means "infantry combat vehicle.". Contents hide.

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The BMP-1 was first seen by the West in the November 7, 1967 parade and is considered the world's first infantry fighting vehicle. It has steeply-sloped front armour that was intended to counter the .50 calibre machine guns carried by NATO armoured personnel carriers, while its smoothbore gun and AT-3 Sagger ATGM were a threat to NATO APCs and even main battle tanks.

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The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle, in service 1966-presentBMP-1

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The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty 1 (Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты 1; БМП-1), meaning "infantry fighting vehicle". The BMP-1 was the first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of USSR. It was called the M-1967, BMP and BMP-76PB by NATO before its correct designation was known. The Soviet

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Description. The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle. BMP stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty , meaning "fighting vehicle of infantry" . The BMP-1 was the world's first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). It was a revolutionary design combining the properties of an armored personnel carrier (APC) and a