BMD-4

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The Russian armored infantry fighting vehicle BMD-4

 

 

     The BMD-4 is a Russian armored infantry fighting vehicle destined for paratrooper units. It was developed in the year 2000 by VTZ of Volgograd. The BMD-4 was put into service, in limited numbers, in 2004.

     The BMD-4 has the same 5 roller frame as its predecessor the BMD-3, with the powertrain in the rear. The vehicle is given a new Bakhtcha-U turret, meant to significantly ameliorate firepower. The Bakhtcha-U turret is derived from the weapons system of the BMP-3 and has enhanced fire control facing land and airborne targets. The BMD-4 is parachute ready when launched from a cargo plane equipped with a cargo drop ramp. The production of the BMD-4 was stopped with the development of the BMD-4M.
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Armament
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Gun : 100 mm
Gun : 30 mm
Coaxial machine gun : 7.62 mm
Machine gun : 5.45 mm
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Specifications
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Crew : 2 + 5
Powertrain : 2V-06, 450 hp
Speed : 70 km/h
Weight : 13.6 t
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Dimensions
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Length : 6.00 m
Length with barrel : 6.58 m
Width : 3.13 m
Height : 2.17 m
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