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BMP-1P

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 1981Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
BMP-1P
Photo: Zala · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1981
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerKurganmashzavod (Soviet Union)[Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.74 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.94 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.15 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.4 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineUTD-23 (Upgraded Engine)Med[1]
Engine power360 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Swim speed7 km/h4 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibious mMed[1]
Protection
Armor (turret front)19-23 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorKovriki turret armour mmMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailable mmMed[1]
NBC Protection SystemGO-27 radioactive and chemical agent detectorMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, a upgraded 81mm 902V "Tucha" smoke grenade launcherMed[1]
Grenade LauncherYes, RPG-7 light grenade launcher with grenadesMed[1]
Armament
Main armamentAGS-17 Plamya, 30mm Automatic Grenade LauncherMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x 7.62 mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun); The 7.62 PKT can be controlled remotely and is slaved to the main gun,Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Vehicle CommanderYes, TKN-3B day night sight with variable magnificationMed[1]
Thermal GunnerYes, TVNE-1PA active IR night vision metascopeMed[1]
Variants
BMP-1BMP-1 is the first mass produced, tracked IFV of the erstwhile USSR. It is the first variant of the now obsolete BMP model designed in 1966. Considered to be the world's first true IFV, it is also a radical departure fro[1]
BMP-1 Ambulance (Iraq)Evacuate wounded[1]
BMP-1MKliver turret & drop down gate[1]
Type 86/WZ-501 (China)Chinese BMP-1 IFV[1]
BMP-1 KShM (Command Vehicle)Communication equipment similar to BMD KShM variant[1]
BMP-1G ICVAT-4/AT-5 ATGM & 30-mm AGS-17 AGL[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
HEAT73 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
665 m/s
SACLOS Wire-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
4 ea
Warhead
2.7 kg
Guidance
Wire-guided SACLOS
Armor penetration
600mm of RHA
SACLOS Wire-Guided Anti-Tank Missile (ATGM)ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
4 ea
Warhead
1.7 kg
Guidance
SACLOS wire-guided missile
30mm Grenadeammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
185 m/s
Warhead
high explosive fragmentation warhead.
Summary

The BMP-1P is an upgraded variant of the BMP-1 "A variety of upgrades are available: improved tracks, spall liners, air conditioning, smoke generator launchers, laser warning receivers, & more powerful engines. French SNPE ERA & other kits are available but are hazardous during dismounted operations.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. BMP-1P Russian Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)