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How many BMP 2 does russia have?
Russia – 12,200 BMP-1s, BMP-2s and BMP-3s in 1995 and 12,700 in 2000–2009. 2,750 are currently in active service and 6,500 are in reserve. Currently, several hundred BMP-2s are being upgraded with Berezhok combat module and with new electronics, communications and navigation systems.
What are BMP vehicles?
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).
How many troops can a BMP carry?
eight soldiers
The troop compartment located at the rear of the vehicle can carry up to eight soldiers.
What kind of armor does LAV III have?
Vehicle retains a ceramic add-on armor kit of the original LAV III. It looks like with this kit maximum level of all-round protection is against 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds and the front arc withstands hits from 30 mm cannons. Cage armor can be installed for protection against anti-tank rockets and missiles.
What is a light armoured vehicle (LAV)?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) is a series of vehicles built by General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GDLS-C), a London, Ontario based subsidiary of General Dynamics.
Does the LAV III have amphibious capabilities?
Unlike earlier versions of the LAV, the LAV III does not have amphibious capabilities. The LAV III faces the same concerns that most other wheeled military vehicles face. Like all wheeled armoured vehicles, the LAV III’s ground pressure is inherently higher than a tracked vehicle with a comparable weight.
What is the difference between the LAV and lav6?
The most notable difference of the upgraded LAV 6.0 is a double V-shaped hull. It was added for improved protection against landmines and improvised explosive devices. Crew members and passengers are seated on energy absorbing seats.