BMP-1 vs BMP-2
The BMP-1 and the BMP-2 are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, manufactured by Kurgan Machine Building Works and Kurganmashzavod respectively. The BMP-1 weighs 13.2 tons vs 14.3 tons for the BMP-2. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-1 vs 65 km/h for the BMP-2. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-1 vs 600 km for the BMP-2. The BMP-1 is armed with a 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, while the BMP-2 carries a 2A42 30mm autocannon. The BMP-1 entered service 14 years before the BMP-2 (1966 vs 1980).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1966, the BMP-1 is an infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 73mm smoothbore gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurgan Machine Building Works |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The BMP-2 is an infantry fighting vehicle introduced by the Soviet Union in 1980, distinguished by its 30mm 2A42 autocannon. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 13.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.74 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher |
| Combat weight | 14.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.72 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops |
| Engine | UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 2A42 30mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-1 or BMP-2?
The BMP-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the BMP-1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-1 or BMP-2?
The BMP-2 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BMP-1's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or BMP-2?
The BMP-2 is heavier at 14.3 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-1 or BMP-2?
The BMP-1 is longer at 6.74 meters compared to the BMP-2's 6.72 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and BMP-2 require?
The BMP-1 requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the BMP-2's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and BMP-2?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the BMP-2 carries 2A42 30mm autocannon as its main armament.