BTRZ, part of the Rostec High Precision Complexes holding, has sent a new batch of BMP-2, equipped with mounts for additional protection, after a major overhaul. writes about this TASS.
In October, the enterprise in the Amur region repaired the same equipment it had supplied last year. The holding noted that all major components and parts of the vehicles were replaced and special fasteners were installed for additional protection. Deputy Executive Director Andrey
Dornichev said the company is expanding its staff due to increased state defense orders and is ready to employ more than 100 more people, including turners, mechanics and design engineers.
BMP-2M is a modification of the BMP-2, which has been in mass production since 1980. It is equipped with the Berezhok combat module, which increases the combat capabilities of the Soviet vehicle by approximately four times. Instead of the main gunner’s sight BPK-2-42, the module received a unified sight with an independent system for stabilizing the line of sight in two planes. It combines optical sight, thermal imaging and laser rangefinding channels, as well as a guided missile guidance channel. The main direction of the modernization of the BMP-2 with Berezhkom is the installation of an all-day automatic fire control system (FCS) with the Kornet guided weapon system, which provides the destruction of heavily armored targets at ranges up to 8 km. as well as air targets.
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