BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: The workhorse of the Soviet Motorised Infantry

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

I can barely remember my own name and then there's this guy...

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

Word right outta my mouth , hell i cant remember what i had ten mins ago and he knows the frequency range of an radio in a Russian BMP amazing

[@chasin21]

That's where the obsession to armored vehicles gets you :D

[@phild5322]

The back left door holds 50 litres not 55. He got that wrong

[@ForelliBoy]

he had me at pronouncing the original russian name in that accent

[@zafaradeel2107]

🤡🤡🤡Same is here ! ! !

[@fernbeobachter]

Hi Jason, I was one of the last soldiers after the fall of the Wall in the army of the GDR, the Nationale Volksarmee. Trained as a military driver, I received additional training as a medic. The Nationale Volksarmee was, from my point of view, a very well trained fighting group with very well trained soldiers. In the Robert Uhrig Barracks (Robert Uhrig was a resistance fighter against National Socialism) in Bad Frankenhausen, a cosy little town on the Kyffhäuser Mountains, we had numerous BMPs in addition to "normal" tanks and trucks. We soldiers simply called these armoured personnel carriers "Muckerbus", because they transported the soldiers (Mucker) to the battlefield. Only those who could also ride a merry-go-round "survived" the ride in this device without throwing up. They were stable, very cross-country tanks. I liked them very much, especially because of their features and their flat shape. Please keep reporting from your museum about vehicles of the war, especially restorations. It is really impressive how you put a few fragments back together to form a vehicle. Thank you very much for that!

[@zbigniewgurak8261]

Robert Uhrig, the RESISTANCE FIGHTER in Hitler's Germany ???? My head exploded!!! Unbelieveable !!!! Was there any opposition/"resistance" in 3rd Reich???? (I'm typing from Poland, for explanation).

[@fernbeobachter]

@@zbigniewgurak8261 Dear descendants of Zbigniew Gurak, I have just received news of the death of your relative by explosion of his head. I assure you that the reason for the explosion is purely a misunderstanding. To explain: Robert Uhrig was not "the" resistance fighter in Nazi Germany but "one" of many resistance fighters. I have taken the following text from the German Wikipedia page. Please understand it as a quote: "On 4 February 1942, Robert Uhrig and 200 other members of the group were arrested. Uhrig and about 40 of his companions were sent as prisoners to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp near Oranienburg. On 7 June 1944 Uhrig was sentenced to death by the People's Court. The sentence was carried out by beheading in the Brandenburg penitentiary on 21 August 1944. At least 78 members of Uhrig's group were either executed between 1942 and 1944, died in concentration camps or in the course of Gestapo interrogations involving the most severe torture." We were brought up in the GDR in such a way that we still have enormous respect for the resistance fighters against fascism - no matter which country they came from. We have also not forgotten here who bore the main burden in the fight against fascism and liberated us. Our absolute respect goes to the victims of that time. Finally, it only remains for me to convey to you my heartfelt condolences on the painful loss of Mr Zbigniew Gurak. If you write me your address, I will be happy to send you a bouquet and a card. Even though I was not brought up in the Church, I will include the recently deceased in my prayers tonight and ask that he will find a worthy place in the bosom of Pope John Paul II. I wish it for him with all my heart. And perhaps he will meet Robert Uhrig in heaven. I am sure there will be many good, enlightening conversations about resistance fighters in the 3rd Reich, no matter what nationality they once belonged to. Please try to get some sleep and rest. Good night!

[@derhighlige5493]

@@zbigniewgurak8261 yes, most of them were members of the KPD.

[@lebien4554]

@@zbigniewgurak8261 Wikipedia has a nice article about it - "German resistance to Nazism"

[@jackgraves5121]

A "stable" vehicle that caused you to throw up.🤔

[@TheSlugstoppa]

I'm really impressed with the thought that went into this design, the little 'fold up' controller for the 'Sagger' and it's stowage was amazing. Great video and thanks for posting

[@knerduno5942]

Not much consideration went into crew survial

[@sheeplord4976]

@@knerduno5942 You end up with less casualties by being aggressive and mobile. 50mm of armor on an IFV is great until you get hit by anything with the power to kill it such as any sort of autocannon.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

You guys make a wonderful counterpart to The Tank Museum. Loving your stuff.

[@thekinginyellow1744]

This is a much more sophisticated vehicle than I had realized.

[@yourcommondriver9681]

I think because that a east German copy

[@sfalhilsajd]

@@yourcommondriver9681 Than why buttons are signed in Russian?

[@dudududu1926]

@@sfalhilsajd They speak Russian in East German duh /s

[@cosmoray9750]

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[@ivanvoloder8114]

@@dudududu1926 🤦‍♂️

[@545x39Rat]

These vehicles are extremely easy to drive and a lot of fun. I absolutely love mine

[@Xpomocoma202]

Yeah I too have a bmp in my backyard, love it 😍

[@Xpomocoma202]

Oh wow you actually do have a bmp, that’s hella cool!

[@CornCod1]

@@Xpomocoma202 Keeps the neighbors in line.

[@Deontjie]

Strange that they never used it against the Ratel.

[@c.vonsohn9566]

how much does a BMP cost nowadays? lol

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Fantastic tour of an iconic vehicle, thank you 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@beetsbeetsbeets]

Great presentation. I had no idea the main armament would even come close to penetrating the frontal armour of an MBT of the time. Fascinating.

[@iatsd]

It might pen it, but the odds of hitting are close to nil. It's horribly inaccurate.

[@yoloman3607]

Not really a problem since anything outside effective range of the cannon they have the ATGM, which actually outrange tank cannons. The grom cannon has a similar drop pattern to the PKM machine gun so they can use the coax to range then immediately fire the cannon once the coax hits the target.

[@iatsd]

@@yoloman3607 What's impressive with your post is that EVERY factual statement you made in it was completely wrong. That takes effort. Well done.

[@yoloman3607]

@@iatsd Considering I got this info from the Opfor training units who use BMPs in the US army, I believe my sources knew their shit considering they’ve picked apart every inch of those things for decades. Check any picture of the BMP-1 reticle. You will not find a second set of ranging marks on it because the BMP-1 Grom cannon has the same drop as its PKT counterpart. You would be hard pressed to find any source that says otherwise. Malyutka can fly out to around 2.5km. Effective range for a 60s or 70s era MBT like an M60 before the addition of the fire control computer and new sights on the 78’ A3 model could only be expected to hit a target less than 50% of the time at 2000m while stationary, much less at 2500m. After A3 it was around 70% at 2000m. Don’t call out people if you don’t know what you are talking about.

[@iatsd]

@@yoloman3607 oh, I don't know - 20+ years sitting on the German Plains with BAOR, I guess there was some time to study and learn about the weapon systems & armies opposing me. But hey, you go right ahead and believe anything and everything the Americans sitting in the US think up in their fevered little brains. I won't think any less of you. I couldn't.

[@LeBaboir]

what a superbly restored vehicle. Hope to visit your Museum one day!

[@fredferd965]

An impressive, well thought out piece of engineering from the other side... Very nice tour of the vehicle!

[@preserveourpbfs7128]

I really appreciate how he knows and correctly tells us more technical things like the name of the 1PN22M2

[@AWMul]

I really like the BMP series ! Great design !

[@sam8404]

I love BMP's, glad I found this channel.

[@MGB-learning]

Another Outstanding vehicle review.

[@russwoodward8251]

Lots of cold war ingenuity went into this. Thank you.

[@Blackjack2359]

I had the opportunity to drive the BMP while stationed in Berlin back in 1990. It wasn't that difficult to drive, but wasn't as easy as the US M113 or the M577 armored personnel carrier.

[@tommytomas-fr3sh]

but BMP gives better protection and firepower compared to M113. M113 is APC while BMP is really an IFV, it can stay back and if needed give fire support for the dismounted troops better than APC.

[@jetnavigator]

Very informative and well presented vehicle.

[@N_Wheeler]

6:11 the PG-15V round looks (and probably functions) more like RPG than a cannon. You ought to have one in the museum; about 3 feet long and rocket assisted. The compass at 10:28 is for steppe or desert terrain (no roads).

[@SolarWebsite]

When invading western Europe, coming down the Fulda gap, I guess the driver could just keep heading 270 degrees and be fine 😉

[@Powershift]

I own a PG-15V round, and the case they came in.

[@jerryle379]

Pretty much a spg9 that dont have backlash

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

PG stands for (IIRC) ‘protiv tanka’ which is simply Russian for ‘anti-tank’. The ‘R’ in RPG means hand held weapon. So the RPG 7 is the weapon which fires either the PG-7 (HEAT) or OG-7 ( HE/Frag) munition

[@Klovaneer]

@@bob_the_bomb4508 ProtivoTankovaya Granata - anti-tank grenade, but R is indeed for Ruchnoj - hand-held. RPG-7 can also use ThermoBaric Grenade, developed much earlier than the OG which itself was designed between chechen wars as more effective yet more compact grenade against infantry than HEAT.

[@kiwifruit27]

Really interesting, these videos complement your excellent Workshop Wednesdays, thanks

[@bliss661]

Well presented and informative video, first one I've seen giving a walk through of a BMP👍

[@Bill53AD]

Thank you, Jason, for the great and specific information of this vehicle. Great video.

[@ariedekker7350]

Thank you, it was definitely worth watching this video again.

[@eranthys]

I spent enoguh time in it. Also slept in it. Crossed Danube two times. Exactly 40 years ago I was enrolled for one year military service. Before the university.

[@LB-oz9hv]

There is an incredible amount of engineering packed into that vehicle, almost a case of packing too many capabilities into one platform.

[@dje1944]

Great stuff! Jason is so knowledgeable.

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

Thanks for the in depth tour and explanation of the BMP-1.

[@sme70]

Great video thanks for making it

[@mikevars8979]

Interesting that it has a gyroscopic compass. We (M1A1 Abrams Tanker) had to navigate by terrain association before getting GPS because a standard magnet compass doesn't work on heavy metal vehicles.

[@РыжийКот-ц5с9б]

Неправда.

[@marcellomartinelli6453]

Sorry can i ask you a question? How much time does it take to fully realod the m1 gun after firing?

[@mikevars8979]

@@marcellomartinelli6453 The minimum amount of time is 7 seconds. That is in order for a tank loader to pass the TCGST (Tank Crew Gunnery Skills Test) he must load a round within 7 seconds. I had good loaders who would do consistently in 4 seconds.

[@smallrestart]

My dad fought in Afghanistan in one of such vehicles in 1980.

[@filippozoncada3660]

As gunner ?

[@DirkDwipple]

While at Fort Knox. I learned a great deal about BMP's and T. 72's.

[@Military-TV]

Great Show...

[@hughjass1044]

This is a great channel! I'm an ex armored corps soldier and even I learn plenty from these videos.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🤗🇺🇲🙏🎖️

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you. Excellent video.

[@mafmaf6417]

I served in the CAF in the late to mid 80's in a Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 1 PPCLI. Our mount in Canada was the Grizzly AVGP. I thought the Grizzly was small inside. I couldn't imagine training or going into combat in a BMP.

[@SlavicCelery]

Seeing what is standard practice in Ukraine right now, is to actually sorta jam all the equipment in there, and if transporting people put them in there and cram more around them. It's super inefficient. Everyone sorta tumbles out and equipment falls to the ground. And then you sorta sit there and unload it like a family station wagon. And divvy it up, and then go from there. Western IFV's tend towards having soldiers mostly equipped upon exiting. But then it's been a long time since we've fought in a truly near-peer conflict. Things might be different now with the level of electronic equipment being toted around.

[@SlavicCelery]

It seems that more experienced troops will just be battle equipped on the top of the BMP and pop off to avoid dealing with that whole luggage situation.

[@Xover112]

@@SlavicCelery Its not about luggage, its just extremely hard to leave BMP when its full of soldiers, ur under fire and your BMP is also firing and all that smoke from shells is getting inside BMP, its like trying to leave train through 1 door when you all are crouched with rifle in hands but if ur on top of BMP even if it gets hit you just fall of it and if ur fine you just recover and take position. Like people used to ride shermans and t34

[@SlavicCelery]

@@Xover112 Oh without the extra supplies, it is still incredibly difficult. They also were carrying lots of extra supplies, which was the excessive luggage. Just look at nearly any picture of a destroyed, but not burned out BMP. Lately it seems like the Russians have reverted to almost exclusively riding on the tops of BMPs again. I haven't seen much footage of BMP usage around the front with everyone inside the vehicle in a while.

[@brealistic3542]

Jason, I saw a video of someone rebuilding a BMP 1. I believe the new owner was I the USA. They were having a awful time with alk the plumbing in the vehicle. How are your impressions of the complexity of the BMP 1 ?

[@crimson7692]

The best and detailed video about BMP-1 ever

[@shorttimer874]

I'm curious, the M114, which the Recon platoon I was with in the seventies, main defects were being under powered, with that poor Chevy 283 we usually had one or two dead tracks, and the fact that the hull stuck out in front of the tracks meant it couldn't get out of rice paddies, something we didn't have to deal with in Germany. I see the BMP's hull also sticks out in front of the hull though the point is higher that the 114, would it have had enough muscle to push itself over a berm? The good thing about the 114 is that though we could not stand up or even crouch, there was a huge amount of space for 3 of us, more usually 2, and our gear. But I have to admit the jeeps with pintle machine gun mounts we had when I was in the ground troop of an air calvary squadron at Ft Knox was more fun, especially since we had all grown up watching Rat Patrol on TV.

[@wolfdima]

The platform itself is very capable. Especially if retrofitted with additional armor and 30mm canon module. The basic cannon was like a turret-loaded RPG-7.

[@PonchiK1968]

The "Grom" cannon is a modified SPG-9 easel anti-tank grenade launcher. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKuzfYiwbtJ-gsksi=grO6vvxqW1nfKbYR

[@slavayudak]

Not rpg-7. SPG-9( СПГ-9)

[@mzimmerman1988]

thanks for the video.

[@JulioSanchez-si5qm]

When I was 18 year during my two year at the army in cuba was driving the bmp 1 , it’s very simple and fast

[@pbysome]

It is impresses me the pragmatic approach to Russian/soviet armour, basic with no bells and whistles but at the same time completely functional. Over complicated fighting equipment is an absolute no no.

[@bebo4807]

Yes. The Russian designed armored vehicles in Ukraine are performing brilliantly. They explode so simply.

[@joemamaobama6863]

@@bebo4807 Ukrainians use the same equipment.The way the Russians use it is the problem,not the machine itself

[@bebo4807]

I know the Ukrainians use the same crap. That’s why they want all the western stuff.

[@Conserpov]

@@bebo4807 Try drinking less koolaid.

[@bebo4374]

Is somebody sad that vlads rapists are losing again?

[@norsehall309]

Thanks that was so interesting, cheers to all.

[@likeyacutg4720]

Would love to see more of these explaining more information about the tanks and other vehicles in your possession

[@scottcrawford7310]

As usual very informative

[@owen368]

Excellent talk on this vechicle.

[@saeidara5881]

During my military days, I had passed the gunner's training of this personnel carrier. It is really a full-fledged combat vehicle

[@markstevenson7884]

Excellent walk & talk through.

[@patchmack4469]

this vehicle always struck me as a great looking vehicle, with a somewhat flatter profile from the front, i've always wondered why other countries never really copied it, i.e. the British versions on the old VCRTs, Spartans in particular, were a bulky machine, and pretty slow in comparison - i found them to be ok-ish on the road, great fun at speed, off-roading capability not too bad, as with most tracked vehicles pretty stable with a comfortable ride - the old petrol engines were a pain to maintain, but the diesels made a better job of it, more torque of course, the back doors were horrible and too heavy, the BMP rear doors much better i imagine for opening with them being set at an angle, good thinking there and to make them into fuel tanks, kind of makes retreating a tad fun, but then under fire i guess you simply reverse out tactically and spin round once out of line of fire - looking forward to more videos, great series along with the ongoing restoration work

[@IrishCarney]

The Chinese produced unauthorized copies it as they did with much other Soviet kit. So did Romania and Iran, and it looks like Vietnam is about to do the same. Czechoslovakia and India produced authorized local variants. Many countries such as East Germany modified the ones they got. More broadly, the BMP-1 kicked off a revolution in armored vehicles and was arguably the first major IFV from which all others are derived. I think Western countries avoided its basic design philosophy for several reasons. One is that while its very low height reduces its visibility and enhances its protection, it also means that its main gun can endanger its own dismounted infantry instead of firing over their heads. Another is that its small size was better suited to Eastern Bloc troops who (usually being Slavs and Asians) were shorter on average genetically plus also (being in Communist countries) were less well-fed so didn't reach what genetic potential for height they did have anyway. Still further, while, say, the Sherman is well-known for being internally comfortable, Soviet armored vehicles are well-known for being cramped, awkward, and tiring (even for their smaller crews). The Western priority was not just about luxury or morale but about long term combat effectiveness, while the Eastern priority was about lower cost, logistics, and enabling more mass production. Finally, the Warsaw Pact's overall forces were designed for the offensive en masse. Thus emphasized quantity, speed, range, ease of operation by low-trained conscripts, ruggedness in field conditions (with the assumption of minimal maintenance but also wearing out or being destroyed soon), and most of all river crossing capability thus low weight so any bridge could hold them and amphibious or snorkeling capability so they wouldn't have to use bridges if no intact ones were nearby. By contrast NATO forces were geared for the defensive while outnumbered, thus emphasized heavier armor for crew protection, long-term functionality (if being carefully maintained by well-trained mechanics in well-equipped depots) plus rate and accuracy of fire at long distance via better optics, sensors, precision, well-trained troops etc.

[@patchmack4469]

@@IrishCarney excellent description

[@SenexNovem]

@@IrishCarney Your opinion is wrong, the average height and weight is equal to the average European, because there are not so many differences between Western and Eastern Slavs or Germans. According to the tactical application, armored vehicles move in front of the infantry, not behind it. The main task of the BMP and BMD is to throw into the enemy's rear and disrupt and destroy communications and equipment in connection with what they have a lower weight and profile

[@robertagowski9492]

@@IrishCarney 1.5 roku byłem działonowym . Operatorem uzbrojenia. Wcześniej przez 6 miesiecy szkolenia jeździłem jako desant. Mam 180cm i wtedy około 75kg wagi. Nigdy nie było mi ciasno. Ani w wieży ani w przedziale desantu. Lubiłem jeździć przy tylnych drzwiach. Bo tam najmocniej buja i jest najlepsza zabawa. Zbiorniki paliwa w tylnych drzwiach to podwójny pancerz i paliwo w środku które też sporo spowalnia pocisk. To były lata 87-89 i już wtedy był to wóz przestarzały. Powszechne w użyciu były wtedy nowsze BMP- 2 , z armatą automatyczną 30mm i innymi ulepszeniami.

[@IrishCarney]

@@robertagowski9492 Interesting, thanks. I've seen multiple videos talking about how cramped the BMP and other Warsaw Pact AFVs were but your response is a counterpoint to take into account

[@J39444]

Great video, hope to see more!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Well done! Thanks for the informative video.

[@MrDgwphotos]

He kind of glosses over that the later versions had almost completely different weapon loads. An additional ammo type did not just get "added" to the available ammo, but the whole main gun was completely replaced, as was the ATGM. The BMP-2 replaced the 73mm with a 30mm, the missile was replaced by the AT-4 Spigot or AT-5 Spandrel, and the BMP-3 has a 100mm low pressure gun as well as the 30mm from the BMP-2. The 100mm of the BMP-3 fires the AT-10. The only weapon that remained between all versions is the coaxial PKT.

[@Klovaneer]

BMP-2 is quite a deep redesign - commander got moved to the new much wider turret for one and BMP-3 is a completely different design that actually forked off a light tank - the infantry compartment is barely more than an afterthought.

[@rafaelbezerra5041]

Nice walk around!

[@miroslavmatovic]

Very good coverage.

[@robertmoyse4414]

As the Dysfunctional Biographer posted a few minutes ago, it didn’t have a good reputation for accuracy, yet the SPG-9 that fires the same round at slightly higher pressure seems to be highly regarded by users. I spoke with Kurdish Peshmerga in ’91 and Iraqis in 07-08 who loved the SPG-9. There have also been favourable comments by Ukrainians. Do any subscribers have first-hand experience with either or both who can shed light?

[@SlavicCelery]

I think it's the platform difference. SPG-9's end up on technicals all the time. You have that thing in the back of a hillux, and it is SWEET. The high arc of the round means you can be behind cover. Close indirect fire. You can be danger close to a ridge, but largely protected from incoming fire. So, in those situations it's perfect. Light, low recoil, large punch, mobile. This one is still in the BMP-1. A truck drew less attention. Nowadays, with satellites, drones, and their improved optics: it's probably a different story. But, it's got a super practical role in that environment. But a BMP still draws a lot of attention.

[@SlavicCelery]

Also, it's a great artillery piece in a defensive role in a remote location. The ammo is light for effect. You don't need the same firing positioning for it to have a battle field impact. And it's light enough that you can potentially move it under cover in-between salvos of outgoing fire.

[@ИльяЧендемеров]

СПГ-9 и сейчас используется активно. Что касается БМП, то в войсках гораздо больше любят БМП-2 с автоматической пушкой 2А42

[@UberDurable]

Well designed vehicle!

[@whatdothlife4660]

LOL the lads getting a ride at the end of the video look so happy.

[@holgerwittmann8419]

Really impressive multitalent for the 50s!

[@captlazo6348]

Для 2050 года он староват

[@TheBlackSpider82]

The knowledge of this guy. Incredible.

[@DustinHolmes]

Very well presented and informative.

[@milehighclassics]

Well presented

[@Broken-Flesh]

I wish I could buy one of these. Would be so much fun tearing through a field in a bmp 😆

[@ahmedkhaled2976]

I love the BMP 1 and BMP 2 them tank is very fast and brave and great sply front-line service

[@TVideoCZ]

Nice to see another vehicle from Czechoslovakia

[@richardhaselwood9478]

Gutted that you guys are in Cairns. Bit hard for me to get the family to, although I'll be flying in and out of Cairns regularly soon.

[@ammaogafa]

As a Soviet-Infantry-fighting vehicle enthusiast, i love this tank! its a floating tank and it uses an ATGM!

[@Pz.history]

Well taking that its from 1966 and they use the same undercarriage on the BMP-2 something must be right on the design

[@sasha5320]

I will fly to Australia and then drive to the Northern Territories to visit this museum, it's worth it.

[@valvlad3176]

09:06 Malyutka was quite good against Israel tanks, they did not complain in seventies. Now it's Kornet, Merkava crews did not complain either. Cause they were dead on the spot.

[@MrVenturadog]

Amazing the things still run and looks in good condition, my trucks a 2014 and looks way more wornout than that.

[@thedysfunctionalbiographer3314]

The 2A28 Grom on the BMP-1 is usually called a 'low pressure' gun in books - shell trajectory was easily deviated by wind. Don't think it was very popular owing to its inaccuracy and slow rate of fire.

[@SlavicCelery]

It has been told, that the slow rate of fire was a fault of the auto-loader failing to work. And manual loading by the gunner to be the replacement. Having seen combat footage of the Grom in a BMP being used as an artillery piece, while exclusively being manually loaded, would give some credence to the story.

[@mitri5389]

It's practically the spg9, spg9 is fairly accurate, and can be used for indirect fire with hefrag. Don't know if the grom has indirect fire equipment. The accuracy probably good to hit a tank at 900m.

[@philswift8311]

"This vehicle can float" Looks like I found my new fishing boat

[@Castragroup]

You are very knowledgeable

[@gordonliddy9418]

I drive mine to work every day. My best friends carpool with me and we split the fuel costs each week. I would say it's the best compact car anyone could've ever asked for!

[@limingchung9130]

This vehicle is designed so perfect and so powerful to fight

[@cameronb2765]

Who needs the chieftain 😉

[@A.ston_M.artinfiva]

Please can you make a program about latest new BMP-3 with the Epokha module.

[@Handcraftedrock]

This is the best restored bmp I have ever seen. When we got brand new ones from factory they were absolute garbage. And they were NEW.

[@run-aliens]

Mate can you be more specific? (Just joking) loved the video's you guys do and I hope to come up to Cairns sometime in the near future and visit your museum it looks awesome.

[@James_T_Quirk]

Yippee !!, Nifty BMP !! A Workhorse ..

[@jdawwwgytb]

Beautiful

[@johncitizen8712]

Good brief!!

[@13thdukeofwybourne69]

9:00 couldn't help myself. a proper schoolboy humour moment here...... pfff :) and yeah they knew.

[@SanctuaryLife]

Playin with the little knob

[@nyiloronikki160]

You have a very authentic Australian accent. Certainly you come from the land down under.

[@G4x5da]

Firing a PK machine gun inside such a enclosed, crowded, space certainly ensures deafness for everyone

[@dave.of.the.forrest]

I'd love to see this packed with a full combat load of replica weapons and dummy ammo. Just to see how cramped it would be in operation as per doctrine.

[@howitzer92]

I've never actually seen the Sagger control stick. It's really no wonder they replaced that thing with a better ATGM.

[@frostedbutts4340]

Yeah there's a reason MCLOS was a dead end. Can't control the missile at all inside 500 meters.. and then you're squinting through a scope and plume of smoke trying to track a tiny missile and a moving target at the same time.

[@steveyountz9184]

This is another example of a well researched and well presented slice of military history. The Russians seem to be very pragmatic in the creation of their hardware which makes me think that the failings in the invasion of Ukraine might largely be organizational and managerial. As a retired photographer, the interior stuff could have used a bit more light. but that is being very picky. Thanks again.

[@valeritemirof5031]

The Russians had no setback in Ukraine. Initially, no one wanted to start a war. There was an order not to touch the civilians, and they were shooting in the back of the military. The military of Ukraine hid in the houses, which violated the conventions. And in the negotiation processes, Ukraine promised that it would withdraw troops from Dobnass, but constantly deceived the Russian government. This is a very complex conflict, and Europeans and Americans know nothing about it. More than 30 years of problems and conflicts are laid here.

[@dougsscalemodels]

@@valeritemirof5031 pure Soviet federation propaganda.

[@valeritemirof5031]

@@dougsscalemodels There is no Soviet federation Id iot. Ukrainians are also Russians, and 60% have relatives in Russia and Belarus. You are too stupid to understand anything. Your education in schools is too weak for you to think for yourself, and not by what some bloggers or false media tell you.

[@captlazo6348]

@@dougsscalemodels он прав

[@resistancerat]

@@valeritemirof5031Yeah, there was no order to touch civilians, there was an order to shoot them all Kremlbot. Make a working flushing toilet first before doing international politics.

[@camangoo]

Drove an Iraqi one. Pretty cool!

[@tiger_icecoldlive6762]

That accent is bloody awesome! 😎

[@FrontSideBus]

Looking at how many BMP 1, 2 and 3 that have been getting pasted currently, I'm not sure I would like to go into battle in one!

[@DanielLLevy]

'Xactly! During the October 1973 war, Israel captured hundreds of Soviet armored vehicle, and that included many BMP-1's taken from the Egyptian Army. While the T-54/55 and T-62 tanks, and even the ancient BTR-40's, were eventually refurbished and put to use by the IDF, none of the BMP-1's were. The type had already turned out to be a deathtrap in actual combat back then, and besides, no stiff-necked Israeli infantrymen could be folded and compressed to fit the troop compartment in the back of this garbage bin!

[@iMost067]

There is a video of BMP-1 getting hit by Javelyne in the top of engine compartment while evacuating soldiers. Its then reverses and moving away from battlefield on its own. Suprisingly durable

[@bigbob1699]

Do they come with targets already painted on the top and sides?

[@paulcoverdale8312]

After all the good an bad. This bit of kit is known as the squaddies taxi. It’s cheap to make an operate. Easy to maintain, IE, a spanner an a screwdriver an a monkey with little experience could repair it in the field. Great bit of kit all round.❤❤❤

[@Minimeister317]

Insane thinking about how both Russia and Ukraine are using these in the ongoing conflict.

[@piotr.leniec-lincow5209]

Smart design

[@FMJIRISH]

Nice

[@robax3r]

I cant recall where i got this info but i heard once that the reason we always see soldiers riding on top of it instead of inside is that when this vehicle got hit the hatches and doors tended to bind shut because of stuctural deforation thus trapping inside soldiers who needed to get out in a hurry....

[@Klovaneer]

The egress problem is bullshit, all the doors and hatches latch on from the outside so if they were to be bent they would do so outwards. Infantry frequently rides up top for better view and instantenous dismount in case of an ambush (mines, IED and light arms fire - plenty of vietnam M113 photos with infantry riders) but if you expect artillery you are absolutely better off inside.

[@josephlopez4041]

Retreat in a hurry Agree in battle Move together Gains after top of day when young look clean feel clean Huts inside counter agents

[@victor46-199]

Great review, comrade! Best wishes from Mother Russia!

[@davidbohner2061]

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[@billyponsonby]

Fascinating and enjoyable to see inside. I think more than any other, this vehicle embodied the fear western Europe had of invasion by the soviet war machine.

[@bebo4807]

Yea. Propaganda does wonders. And people still fear the laughably incompetent mess that is now exposed as a mob of blundering alcoholic rapists.