BMP-2 Upgraded infantry fighting vehicle Protection

    Auxiliary armour shields

    Features

    • Hull protection against armour piercing bullets of 12.7 mm calibre
    • Protection against mines with mass of explosive up to 2.5 kg
    • Cumulative jet effect decreased
    • Vehicle floatability retained

    Auxiliary armour shields are designed as add-on hull side protective elements, namely bolted removable upper sections and hinged flap lower sections for providing possibility of the running gear servicing.

    Specifications

    Combat weight 14.46 +2% t
    Weight of hull side armour shields 0.715 t
    Weight of turret shields 0.065 t
    Weight of bottom plates 0.150 t
    Non-penetration range of side view by 12.7 mm B-32 armour-piercing bullet 150 m
    Protection against mines with mass of explosive up to 2.5 kg

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