Kubinka tank museum Hall N4 virtual tour
Commander infantry fighting vehicle BPM-1K (“Object 773”)
Designed in 1972. It has been mass-produced since 1973. It is in service with the Soviet Army and the armies of the Warsaw Treaty countries. Not used in battles (?).
BMP-1K infantry commander fighting vehicle, Kubinka tank museum
The performance characteristics
Mass – 13 tons
Crew size – 3 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 6735 x 2940 x 2068 mm.
Armament: gun -1 pieces, caliber – 73 mm., Ammunition – 40 shots
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber -7.62 mm., ammunition – 2000 rounds
ATGM “Malutka” (Baby) – 1 piece, ammunition – 4 missiles
Armor protection bulletproof
Engine power – 300 horsepower
Maximum speed – 65 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 550 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 7 km / h
Design features
Base – BMP-1
General layout – the engine-transmission compartment is located in front; additionally there are 3 work places for the officers.
Armament – the armament complex is equipped with a loading mechanism, an electric drive guidance, a combined (day-night) sight.
Special equipment – the machine is equipped with UK radio stations, intercom and switching equipment, as well as navigation equipment. Protection and chassis – similar to BMP-1.