Inside and Out: BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Tour

A thorough glance with Bill from the National Armor and Cavalry Collection of the Soviet-era BMP-2
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[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Ah the days of flexibility and youth. Used to hop in and out of M109’s with abandon. Now just climbing in the rear hatch hurts my knees and back. Kudos to you both for climbing in those things without a helmet. After my 2nd head strike I never went in one without one.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

I was grabbing Ibuprofen just watching.

[@paoloviti6156]

The helmet is good for your head because it is quite easy to bang it especially in a cramped vehicle like this BMP. When I was driving the Leopard 1A2 in 1974 in the Italian army it wasn't so bad even with the hatch closed but unfortunately we had the Italian copy of the 2nd WW helmet that made me sweat like crazy, almost shrinking my head....

[@JohanssenJr]

Of all the armored vics I've ever spent time on, the 109 and it's CAT were the only two with enough space for me to be able to stand all the way up.

[@davidjames1063]

M109 all got sent to get blown up by Lancet drones. Just as well, 1968 vintage worn out crap.

[@davidjames1063]

@@JohanssenJr Calling the M109 "armored" is like calling the F35 a good aircraft.

[@MrHws5mp]

Small point of order: the BMP-3 doesn't have the missile on the roof: it fires them through the 100mm gun. The missile is the same 9M117 Bastion (AT-10 Stabber) that you see on upgraded T-55s.

[@TheArklyte]

If I recall right, there were photos of other ATGMs tested on BMP-3 simply due to most powerful and reliable ones USSR and thus Russia have are in 130-152mm caliber. That's among the other weirdness like frontal 30mm AGLs for driver. My guess would be that separate ATGM module might have returned on 57mm armed vehicles. But now that's history that'll never happen:D P.S.: though chinese might adopt some that last one. If they'd still have some trust left in russian equipment in a few months:D

[@MrHws5mp]

@@TheArklyte I know they've experimented with other ATGMs on BMP-3 but AFAIK most of the ones in service use the gun-launched one. It's not the technical quality of Russian equipment that's been particularly shown lacking, so much as their maintenance, logistics, training and tactics. A different army could have done WAY better with the same equipment if they'd used it properly.

[@nickzila4641]

@@MrHws5mp the ukranian army is just a russian army with ``some`` us stuff iths that ukrane has been at war and has alot of redy ness russia is so corupt from the incide out lel

[@RemGaffer]

@@MrHws5mp We call such "smart guys" the "sofa general".

[@ivanvoloder8114]

BMP-3 uses Arkhan ATGM not Bastion.

[@Wonkabar007]

Bill does a great vehicle tour 👍

[@grumpyboomer61]

Watching Sofi slip in and out of a cramped AFV like a ferret always brings a smile.

[@arkadeepkundu4729]

Meanwhile, the Chieftain struggling to fit in with all the grace & finesse of a literal Irish giant.

[@Matt85ism]

She isn't even short, 5'10" is a normal height for a guy and a bit on the tall side for a girl. But she is young and skinny (and cute) so it's easier for her to fit in vehicles like this. I'm the same height as her but much older and heavier so I would likely struggle in these small vehicles.

[@flopjul3022]

same for me tbh, if people think i cant fit through a thin space then most people are wrong. Im thin and for a dutch person just under the height average. but i would associate myself with a fox tbh(same hair color) im 1.78 meters(main average is 1.84/1.85

[@grumpyboomer61]

@Matt85ism I envy her. At nearly 6'4", even in my youth, scrambling in and out of M113's and Bradley's was an adventure in profanity.

[@willbo6017]

Oh, that was nice.

[@mattsimmons4721]

Important safety tip: The driver’s hatch handle must be in the locked position when that large circular hatch is fully open, otherwise it is possible when hitting a big bump or other obstruction that the hatch will rotate violently, potentially decapitating the driver should he have his head sticking up. Trust me on this one.

[@itsmeomon424]

My man seen shit

[@Werepie]

Our M1200 Armored Knight / M1117 ASV are the same way, with rotating hatches for the driver & TC! We'd tried to hammer that risk into the heads of the guys we were doing drivers training for, then immediately had a guy forget to lock his hatch open and brake a bit firmly while turned-out. Got him right in the neck and left a decent bruise, but fortunately didn't cause any lasting injury!

[@thejohnbeck]

"This is a killing machine. It does not care who"

[@wyskass861]

Did you get your head decapitated?

[@ENGAM]

yep there was an incident some time ago didnt end very well......

[@YuriKovalyov]

Every military vehicle should be reviewed in scope of a nation's adopted military doctrine. It's great to analyze how much engineering effort was contributed by the USSR engineers in the vehicle that was to become the transport and support for a squad in line with the adopted tactics. Every little thing has its intended purpose, even the cannon belt feed weirdly snaking in the turret to make any part of the belt accessible if the belt is stuck.

[@BiberandDolik]

True. But as a human and solider I know which equipment Id rather trust my life with and and how meaningless human resource was seen for Soviets

[@williamzk9083]

@@BiberandDolik It's an 43 (1979) year old modification of the BMP-1 (1966 ie a 56 year old design). It gets called an IFV but its little better in Armour than an APC. The dismount crew often choose to ride on top since they would die in a mine strike if inside. Ofcourse if they ride outside they loose protection from artillery and small arms. A WW2 German half track would surely be better. Its very easy to penetrate and if penetrated there is little containment inside leading to many crew casualties.It's very outdated even as BMP-3 and BMP-4.

[@TiberiiGrakh]

@@williamzk9083 BMP 3 is outdated? lol

[@williamzk9083]

@@TiberiiGrakh BMP-3 is outdated

[@user-vy9qh6jy4v]

Bbbaaadd Soviet Bbbaaadd Russians Bbbbaaaarrrkk Bbbbbaaaarkk Bark Bark

[@olekzajac5948]

6:12 There's a very good reason for those top hatches. And that is air defense - soldiers could stand up through those and shoot MANPADS missiles at enemy helicopters or low flying aircraft. 5:26 Ahh the BMP rear doors... They're actually "dual-purpose" (and I'm not talking about spaced armor) - there are stories about how during the Invasion of Afghanistan, Soviet soldiers used them to make hooch. After disconnecting them from the fuel hose at the bottom and cleaning from any remains of gasoline, they thrown sugar and fruit through the top caps, hot Afghani climate did the rest of the job, and after some time they poured the drink from the bottom ones.

[@stevepirie8130]

Yep if in urban areas you can put top cover troops up through the hatches to watch rooftops, we had similar on our APCs.

[@igorgregoryvedeltomaszewsk1148]

Samogonka or Skwas "BMP-style" 😄

[@attilakovacs6428]

I would only add that the 30mm machine gun could also be fired against helicopter targets. There was a computer in it that could be converted to aerial targets as well! Was it like this on the Russian type, I don't know on the Iraqi one?

[@azgarogly]

BMP-3 does actually have 2A72, the different 30 mm canon. The old 2A42 is gas operated, the 2A72 is recoil operated. Though these use the same ammunition and are ballistically nearly identical, the 2A72 spits less gases inside the vehicle (it also ejects spent casings up and forward, not inside) and puts less recoil load on the vehicle it is mounted on so it can be mounted on lighter vehicle.

[@Pratt_]

Did the 2A72 was ever mounted on the BMP-2 ? Because I just saw a video from few years ago of Ukrainian ones doing a live fire exercise and one had a go pro on the hull roof in front of the turret and you can see 30mm shell casing being ejected in front of it. So I was wondering why there was a bin inside for it here.

[@azgarogly]

@@Pratt_ According to Wikipedia Ukraine does produce copy of 2A72 and it is adopted by Ukrainian armed forces. I do not know any details though.

[@Pratt_]

@@azgarogly thanks for the info

[@azgarogly]

@Myname Isunavailable Having a 30 mm canon is definitely better than not having. With modern ammunition it is able to engage even sides and rear of MBTs. And it is still quite efficient against trucks, infantry, ATGM and machine gun nests. Better than 7.62 and 12.7.

[@Pratt_]

@Myname Isunavailable they are not useless per say. As an infantryman, I would rather go around a war zone in a BMP-2 (even a BMP-1 honestly) rather than in a truck or even on foot. Not to mention that a 30mm auto-canon is still a 30mm auto-canon, it's gonna mess you up regardless (more or less) of the platform. Are they obsolescente ? Yeah, kinda. You definitely have better IFV out there, especially in western armies. The main issue here is how you use them. And as we have been able to see for almost 3 weeks now, like every other armored vehicles, sending them without proper support is just asking for troubles. The Russian Army still doesn't seem to understand (or care at this point) to take a look of what happens when you send a bunch of armor without infantry or other supports (air recon, UAV, etc) in a war zone, especially in urban areas (a.k.a. armor's worst nightmare). Because when you take a look at WWII, the Soviet-Afghan War, both war in Chechnya and now Ukraine, there is countless exemple of that. And the result is always the same whatever the location of battlefield is : burning wrecks and charred body parts all over the place. *tl,dr* *:* they are useless when your generals decide to use them like they just learned about what a tank is supposed to be. They are not the best but they are good enough when the ones using them are aware of their limits.

[@Bryan-cs9to]

I can't imagine how horrible it would be to ride in this full of troops during combat in a desert climate. Great tour thanks for sharing.

[@comentedonakeyboard]

Also bad on training exercises in east Germany. An uncle of me almost got shot when someone had his AK slip in the firing port.

[@kommy33]

imagine it after bad rations

[@zde1532]

@@kommy33 imagine also having to endure hours and hours of cramped space only to burn/suffocate inside by either Anti-tanks or Molotovs.

[@lolimancer3092]

Ну если ты хочешь ты можешь пойти пешком по пустыне бро

[@lolimancer3092]

@@zde1532 пехота спешивалась с БМП на расстоянии 500 метров от противника поэтому она не могла быть поражена коктейлем молотова

[@ED-ti5tc]

Great to see you back! Hope you been doing well. Hope more is on the way!

[@castercamber]

Served with Bill in the Army way back in the day. Sure is great to see and hear him in action again. Great presentation Ferg!

[@magnusred2945]

You should reach out to him and reconnect

[@castercamber]

@@magnusred2945 : I have and thank you!

[@Katarinarabbit]

You old timers know ur shit

[@castercamber]

@@Katarinarabbit : Bill does.

[@R.Sole88109]

Glad you're back bonny lass. It's beju dimensions are one reason you see alot of BMP soldiers riding on the outside it. Contrary to what Bill said about the rear doors, a tank full of diesel is safer than a empty tank. That's why you see a bunch of Jerry cans down the side of a Strv 103. And contrary to Hollywood you can't ignite a Jerry can fuel of petrol...sorry gas by shooting it.😉

[@frostedbutts4340]

Man that troop compartment would be miserable in hot weather. With 6 dudes back there with packs, weapons and extra ammo etc you wouldn't have an inch to move about.

[@rexw2203]

Thanks for the upload Sofi! Bill's always great to learn from on these vehicles. Looks like your back is doing well as you're able to get in and out of the vehicle a lot better'n Bill did.

[@Rickenbacker69]

Good to have you back, I've missed these detailed walkthrough of various armored behemoths!

[@waltrohrbach2459]

This tour was quite interesting, thank you. Especially since the BMP2 was the direct opponent or equivalent to the west german NATO IFV Spz "Marder", which i happened to serve on around 1980, first as a gunner and a year later as young NCO commander. (but even designated gunners, will man all positions in the IFV during their service) Though we had lots of schooling, i never really saw the insides of a BMP2 and must say, the basic layout is pretty much the same, as our counterpart the marder. But due to the lower profile of the BMP2, it sure is even more cramped. i.e.: i could sit, even with a helmet on, comfortable upright at close to 6,1" in the "rear combat room" as we called it. The BMP though the same, is in many details much simpler, i'd like to mention practical "creature comforts" as the seats. The 2x 3 seats on both sides, the back of our seats could be lifted up and arrested, so 3 up in a row, would result in a bunk, max 4 bunks in total possible, small but actually slept well on those a few times - and of course as improvised transportation for the injured. The two man turret: Same handles for firing and moving turret - though better design and quality on the marder. The gun ports in the rear combat compartment were interesting. Though at that time 1980, the NBC proof 4x ballports (for UZI only, locking together) were scrapped on marder, fell away, along with the remote controlled MG in the back - and these gun ports are not really practical tactically, such situation should not even occur in the first place, this is the main objective of the infantry crew in the back: dismount from the IFV to protect MBT and other tanks, from their vulnerability to infantry anti tank attacks. Now the gas tanks in the rear doors of the BMP2 were a surprise as well, shouldn't have been a problem for the 20mm autocannon and AP munition, penetrating 44mm armour at approx 1000m. Heck, even with the HEI munition, both sorts were instantly switchable. One thing is for sure, back then we jumped and crawled through the vehicle, yeah, like ferrets, today, that would be a tough task. Sorry for comparison, but it was a good time back then, mostly good comradeship and on top of it, the cold war never got hot, so we fired only on stylized BMP targets. Cheers.

[@julianvizio2190]

I operated an argentinian VCTP (based on the marder) and i agree 100% with you. Pretty much the same, mostly ours that developed almost identical to the 1A1-first production variant

[@panzerrjcb]

The objective of the firing ports its to fire on the move in the event of a NBC attack.

[@davidjames1063]

That 100mm, or the new 30mm autocannon can chop up Marders or Bradleys easily.

[@davidjames1063]

@@panzerrjcb NBC means all buttoned up. Opening a firing port defeats the purpose.

[@panzerrjcb]

@@davidjames1063 I think the firing ports are sealed and vented, and just opened for a brief moment for the rifle to clip on them. Anyway infantry inside have the responsibility to wear NBC masks i think

[@wyattmann8157]

Its been a long cold winter without Sofi vids. 🥶😁

[@JarOfDirt.]

Finally, a good video on a BMP-2, thank you Sofi!

[@TescoVee]

Excellent video and great info from Bill as always! Looking forward to the next vid!!

[@joshloyd6147]

Great video, I love seeing the inside of the vehicles. Keep up the good work.

[@slartybartfarst55]

Great to see you back, and this was a fantastic first video after the Hiatus. I hope everything is good with you. It was interesting as Bill touched/moved things to see dust and rust fall off - felt almost as if the vehicle had just been found & this was the first time inside - triggered the latent explorer in me! 😀

[@andrewshawmodels8610]

Cracking presentation by Bill - plenty of information and entertaining too. Good stuff. 👍 Nice to see a new video. 😁

[@henriknilsson7851]

Great vid! Always wondered about these machines. Even without the rust they seem a bit basic. Glad to have you show us another cool bit of armor!

[@Rokaize]

What’s with all the hate for the bmp series? The bmp1 was revolutionary. Seriously. Nothing like that existed before. It changed how all nations fight wars. It completely shifted the ideas of how to transport infantry. And what those transports could/should do in support of them.

[@theduck1972]

That very well may be... Though I saw an aerial photo (don't know what was used to get that color glossy) of a Libyan BMP-1 that was hit by a TOW when Mohmar did his excellent adventure into Chad... There was a blackened hull in a scorched circle in the dirt... and nothing else. Chad forces were running around the dunes in Toyota SR5 4X4 pickup trucks with a TOW Launcher in the back, and they wrecked havoc on Libyan Armor Columbs. May have revolutionized ideas... Being in one didn't strike me as a good idea. No thanks, I'll walk.

[@alcopower5710]

Have always liked them and agree with you

[@mrfancypanzer549]

I have been missing these videos, good to see you are making them again.

[@F14foreverF14]

Thanks Sofi for yet another cool vid, keep 'em coming.

[@alexanderjuarez1713]

I’ve always wondered what the insides of APCs and IFVs looked like and this channel has finally helped with my curiosity!

[@Filiplego1]

My favorite IFV, it's the most beautiful IFV I've seen.

[@lostinspace013]

At the time it was designed, this combat vehicle was a real revelation.

[@davidjames1063]

Compared to high profile trash like Bradley or the old M113, it was very advanced. Also 10x more RELIABLE.

[@svensvensson2724]

@@davidjames1063 The Bradley came after the BMP. When BMP came out USA knew they needed to copy the concept. The BMP changed military doctrine.

[@petercliff4023]

Cheers girl, great tour of the BMP-2 from Bill. Very cramped inside..

[@mallmone3562]

Thank You both. Appropriate and informative for these Difficult Times and Beautiful Dayz that we share.

[@docbrown6550]

Very glad to see you're back, Missed you and your videos 🌹

[@davidgc1149]

Thanks for your video! You were missed here!!

[@tensaibr]

Good to see you active! Thanks for the cool tour ^^

[@RochelleM491]

Sofi, I can really appreciate the special education and technological concepts that your channel provides, one could never receive this information short of joining the military which is not possible at over 60 years old..lol!

[@okrajoe]

Fascinating little vehicle.

[@tomservo5347]

We had actual BMP's run by OPFOR (Opposing Force) during field training at Hohenfels, Germany. We were engineers attached to an armored unit of Abrams and our old M113's had a time keeping up. A solitary BMP was spotted and our tanks took chase like a dog after a rabbit. The BMP led them right into a draw and ambush that wiped us out. My platoon sergeant was furious at the tankers calling them "DATS-Dumbass Tankers".

[@11bikerboy11]

Nice to see an upload from Sofilien. Love this channel, Love tanks!

[@dlmsarge8329]

Great content!! Thanks for the orientation Bill!

[@ftffighter]

Fuel won't ignite from a bullet strike anyways, the fuel being in the rear doors is actually kind of nice as far as protection is concerned. All of that fuel will help dissipate rounds coming in and is very effective. As for the armor itself though, it's pretty thin so it needs it lol.

[@ChevTecGroup]

Unless they are using incendiary rounds... I see the benefits of it though, I feel better knowing that there are top hatches as well that they can escape from.

[@ayebraine]

I saw videos of tests that the Swedish did on their Stridvagn, to determine how good fuel is as armor against various shells. It's actually quite good! It doesn't really ignite that much, and even if it does, it does so rather tamely (it's not explodium like in the movies). And it actually works as armor! Still, I heard many times about troops in Afghanistan filling these fuel tanks with sand to improve protection (unofficially, via soldier lore).

[@tackytrooper]

Great tour! These things feel even more like death traps from the inside. F for all the poor bastards that spent their final moments in one of these things.

[@eze8970]

Thanks Sofi, lovely to see you looking well & enjoying your vehicle passion again! That looked so cramped inside. People have generally grown in height, 6FT+ like trying to fit a giraffe in?! Thanks to Bill to, for explaining so well!

[@mikethetexan76]

Always a good day when Sofilein and friends take us on a tour. Don't you love that sweater? I always looked forward to getting mine out of the closet when cold weather arrived.

[@vincentcondron588]

It's good to see you back It's been a long time since I've seen you I really hope this is the start of a lot of 2022 videos as I have been missing you

[@Sofilein]

Yes, new era is right around the corner

[@thedungeondelver]

@@yt45204 it'd be a blast!

[@michaljohanowicz9411]

I spend some time in BMP2 - nickname 'coffin'. During combat rear door according to instruction need to be field with sand, but as all soldier in the eastern do instead- you put water sugar fruits, and bread :) And to be honest with all of you I watching this any because of the extraordinary beauty of Sofi :) Now some facts he makes wrong- first ports are for RPKS and PKS - fire team is 7 soldier in ex Warsaw pact, we have 1 PK (7.62x54R) 1 RPKS( Kalasznkikow with heavy barrel ) 1 SWD or RPG7 in fire team. The floor is paper-thin also under a bench you have an extra 20 rounds of 73mm (about 20 in the turret) in the 30mm version you have 6 boxes of 30mm ammo. The driver position is not as bad- the chair has 2 positions - combat when is in low and you use periscope and normal high when your head sticks up. Also in 20;50 you see switches on top - first is to seal during chemical attack second is helon system of extinguisher then you have a smoke screen system ( it basically discharges 6liter of engine oil on hot exhaust pipe). BMP can swim up to Bofors3. having 2 screws doing like 3 M/H. Personal advice - never go in because during an attack with even simple DsK it will be your coffin. Still in service in Rusia, Poland( they swap it for Rosomack) Ukraine. Everything in BMP is multiplied for example starter - you have electrical and pneumatic, gearbox standard H behind volant :)Also the BMP1 has 2a42 30 mm gun, not 2a72. Amo is still 30mmx165mm but in Bmp1 and 2 is gas-operated was upgraded because you cannot see anything (a lot of gas inside and lot spend shells ) . As you all can see at afgan photos the best way to use a BMP is not to use it at all or sit outside. Sofilein if you ever will be interesting to drive Warsaw pact equipment come to Poland :)

[@Vulcaani]

Also in use in Finland, modernized a bit but still BMP-2.

[@michaljohanowicz9411]

@@Vulcaani Didn't know that. In 96 when I was in Finland for joint force training we used MT-LBu and during arctic training, we were carried on Sisu . My knowledge is out of date because since 98 I was moved to the Chopper brigade. But if so for sure Poland was involved in modernization and it is still 'coffin'. Last week I saw pictures from Ukraine and they just confirmed what I always know. Since 90 Russian just changed the number of crew from 9 to 7. Poland spends million on modernization but after the first gulf war, the knowledge is that this is the worst infantry carrier available. Rumor says it works like a magnet for every bullet:) Love Sako TRG-42 ;)

[@Vulcaani]

@@michaljohanowicz9411 you can bet your money Finland will drive the bmps to bits. There is no money to replace them with cv90 which is also in use. I am under the impression Poland has tons of militias and civil guards? I find them pretty interesting and useful tools to keep the reserve well trained.

[@michaljohanowicz9411]

@@Vulcaani We just knew that Russia attack sooner or later. You in Finland are next and I bet diamond against nuts that your government join NATO and will modernize the army as well. The militia is voluntary, these people do this for free as a patriotic duty. When I was young army was obligatory but they stop it around 2000. It was started as veteran sharing knowledge for safety ( We was fighting in Irak 1 Irak 2 Afghanistan and 21 IFOR mission). We remember that we were under the Soviets for 50 years. We don't wanna them back Freedom is not given 4 ever and never granted but we will never give it back.

[@Vulcaani]

@@michaljohanowicz9411 I agree with you that we are heading to NATO but I dont believe in invasion. That is pure fiction. The situation here is so completely different. We are a fully western nation, within EU, we dont have a large russian minority and we are not "slavic brethren" to liberate. And the military is fairly modern. Ofc we could use more money, but the most important systems are up to date. IFVs are quite a small part in the scheme of things. I am more worried about food and ammo(missiles, artillery and mortar grenades) shortages than tanks. I hope the militias you have maintain and gain steady attendance. We lost our volunteer force after the war with societs and we havent really got it back in full. Even though our will to defend is comparably high.

[@vonsopas]

For all us history buffs and tank nuts it is indeed exciting for you to have a fully original BMP sir!

[@libertycosworth8675]

Thanks Sofi!

[@rlborger]

Sofi! You're back! So glad to see you. We missed you. Welcome back.

[@Sofilein]

It's good to be back! Sorry for the wait. Life has been ugggggh doing it's thing lol, more consistent content on the way

[@dirkbonesteel]

Spare parts are all over the place in Ukraine right now, if you can catch them

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Those would be BMP 3

[@sheikbombalot5781]

That would be Challenger, Abrams tanks and Bradleys :)

[@jchrystsheigh]

I do enjoy a good Sofi video and I learned a lot about the BMP-2, thanks!

[@vashbain3136]

I like how he still tried to open the second door, hope never dies.

[@eaglesquadrongaming9151]

Ms Sofilein I love your content it's always so fun and educational and it makes me smile your content is worth the wait and I look forward to more of your tank and gun videos

[@teamidris]

All the dash and everything, a great find. MasterMilo has a bmp in bits if you want to see the gearbox stuff. They like to really kill the multi plate clutch :o) it was warped up like a dinner plate .

[@alexwest2573]

I don’t mind the fuel tanks in the rear doors, if the enemy is able to send rounds towards those rear doors you have more to worry about then those fuel tanks, such as you’ve just been flanked by the enemy.

[@TheBellman]

Nonetheless, there's a reason why the crews of these vehicles started to leave these tanks empty or fill them with sand in Afghanistan and Chechnya, and why the crew survival rates on these vehicles after a hit are so abysmal.

[@alexwest2573]

@@TheBellman interesting

[@user-fr8op9hf7r]

@@TheBellman Wait, I'll try to guess now. This is probably because against an infantry fighting vehicle, which is designed to protect against bullets, an RPG hits, which is designed to destroy a tank. Yes?

[@TheBellman]

@@user-fr8op9hf7r This is in response to RPG hits yes, but in that event the crew has a slightly better chance of surviving if they aren't literally surrounded by burning fuel tanks, hence these habits In the west we don't expect the entire crew to burn to death even if their vehicle faces a weapon capable of disabling it. A veteran crew making it home safe to perhaps even man another tank is worth a lot.

[@user-fr8op9hf7r]

@@TheBellman The burned-out crews of M2 Bradley disagree with you.

[@scruba_dub]

Always cool to see new vehicles (well new to me haha). I think I have a bunch of micromachine BMPs. Good stuff as always!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

That was great! Thanks for the in depth look

[@oldgoat142]

Hot diggity!! My Sunday has been made! Been way too long. I'm very glad to see an upload from one of my favorite content makers. Gave this a like even before it started because I'm totally confident it will meet my expectations, as each of your uploads do. Thank you.

[@Sofilein]

Too kind!! It's good to be back and creating. Regular content now 😎 apologies for the hiatus!

[@oldgoat142]

@@Sofilein 😊Just speaking facts. Glad the hiatus was not longer or, God forbid, permanent. So looking forward to what's coming from you.

[@tomkershaw4384]

More vids of Sofi scampering in and out of tanks please.

[@TheSlugstoppa]

Nice brief and the words 'Death Trap' come to mind. thanks for posting.

[@sumpterino]

Hell yeah Sofi, great return to form!

[@Joze1090]

Sofie you're a gem! I really enjoy how you allow your guest to do a lot of the talking. For some reason it bothers me when a youtuber will have a guest expert on their channel and they just talk and talk, not giving the expert a chance to join the conversation.

[@Tutel0093]

BMP2 aesthetics is amazing Between Real-Life, SciFi and Fantasy/Movie design My favourite ifv ever

[@azgarogly]

Until you have to fight from inside it, I guess :)

[@mattrobson3603]

@@azgarogly Yeah, that looks miserable to ride in, let alone to try and fight from. I'd imagine that soldiers who spent several hours riding in these would be at a disadvantage compared to soldiers riding in something like a Bradley, just from the cramps generated by the uncomfortable seating positions.

[@zde1532]

@@azgarogly yep I'd rather sit on top of it and die there than to burn inside

[@voviy333]

@@zde1532 вы забываете, зачем вообще существует такой транспорт. Большинство потерь армия несёт от осколков и пуль, а не от пожаров в технике. 1 фугасный снаряд 152-155 мм разорвавшийся рядом превратит вас в пирожок с начинкой из шрапнели. И хорошо, если вы умрёте сразу. А те кто будет в технике скорее всего почувствуют лёгкий толчок в борт. А уж горят что БМП, что Брэдли одинаково сильно.

[@zde1532]

@@voviy333 I'm not forgetting why they are used. IFVs aren't exactly outdated, just this version/model. They need to make a new one real bad, aluminium is a weak armor, they need to replace it and upgrade the engine. It sure does protect from shrapnel and bullets, but anti-tanks are more popular than you think. With every squad of forces, atleast one carries an RPG or NLAW

[@davidterry3288]

Awesome, just Awesome. Thanks.

[@knickebien1966]

So glad to see Sofi back in action

[@michaelroa5463]

Indeed she is that an a lot more, and she is one of a kind in her passion for history and thorough of the machines that were part of that his.. in short she is remarkable…

[@jhon4276]

Wow.. your back

[@jhon4276]

Will there be a video from ukraine..

[@wigon]

BTW Glad to see you back Sofi. Love your videos and your passion for tanks!

[@rebeccabagley5530]

thanks #tankgirl and bill can't wait to go to fort benning ,ga. so good

[@andrewdaniels8427]

Hey sofi! Missed you and your content, I'm so glad to see you back! Please do more Soviet/Russian tanks when you can!

[@dolbz]

You got those all over the internet right now in all kinds of conditions... Ukrainian farmers are making videos like this now...

[@Mitchell_Gant]

I could see you having some problems with that driver's hatch once you also have to get an AKM or AK-74 in with you. It also must be fun to try getting inside from the back with a PKM machine gun.

[@Sofilein]

Yes I'm sure it's very difficult with kit and a lot of other bodies in there too!

[@glencochrane901]

Glad to see you back. Was wondering and thinking about you, haven't seen you in a while. Great to see your content again, take care!!

[@byronrudrow7938]

Very well done video Sofi. You guy’s put together a very informative and fun experience. I learned a lot about a vehicle that I knew little to nothing about. I need to get my Tetanus Buster before I do much climbing around in old tanks.👍🤣👍

[@Noisy_Cricket]

Imagine getting hit with a shoulder fired weapon in that cramped space. Lord have mercy. Great content though. It's really interesting to see how it really is for mechanized soldiers.

[@darrylmuse9948]

Was thinking the same a javelin would make mince out of it

[@sam8404]

@@darrylmuse9948 100%. Javelins have been knocking these out left and right in Ukraine.

[@Nikowalker007]

BBQ , BMP is light armored transporter and protects only against 7.62 machine guns , that’s why infantry prefer to ride on top of them and not inside , at least you have way more chances in case of sudden ambush attack

[@AhmedKhaled-hl5sj]

If she was talking, she would tell us about her heroism in Iraq and how she ended up in America And she will tell us about her friends that she carried and tell us about their heroic sacrifices❤

[@krarjabar]

كفو

[@AhmedKhaled-hl5sj]

@@krarjabar كفو منك حبيبي

[@NewYorkMan36]

The author doesn't like your comment, lol!

[@AhmedKhaled-hl5sj]

@@NewYorkMan36 I don't care if he likes my comment or not

[@NewYorkMan36]

@@AhmedKhaled-hl5sj It seems like you didn't get the joke.

[@michaelcoe9824]

Thanks Soph! Pertinent.

[@ahumblepoet]

Happy to see you posting again!

[@Roulandus-le-Fartere]

Thanks for the close looks at some Soviet hardware, Sofi. Clearly demonstrates their long standing philosophy that the Man services the Machine, and not the other way around.

[@igortheyakutian]

Well, you should still remember that this machine was created to protect a man in the battlefield and it was a really expensive piece of hardware back then and it is still expensive so your statement regarding negligence to man's life is far from truth. Yet, you still need keep in mind that war machines are operated by teenagers who are a lot quicker, agile and can stand all hardships of military service. When you come to the army, you are expected to be a hard soldier, not a tender gedonist seeking a life comfort as when it comes to a fignt for your life in a war last thing what you think about is life comfort as survival comes up to a front as an essential priority and this is a very concept of this vehicle.

[@alm5992]

I didn't know those firing ports had so much to them!

[@Reactordrone]

I guess they're to keep a gas seal in an NBC environment.

[@andygass9096]

Interestingly the UK Warrior doesn't have firing ports for fire control and accuracy reasons. Also uk doctrine is to dismount and fight

[@panzerrjcb]

@@andygass9096 The firing ports are meant to give the infantry some combat capabilities in an event of a nuclear or gas attack. They can shoot the enemy in the safety of the BMP instead of being seated all day doing nothing and praying that the Gas or Radiaton passes.

[@chrisretired5379]

Awesome video and representation of the unit ! Of course I re-wound many times to 21:45, then view the gorgeous film producer in effortless motion 💝💝

[@WhiskeyTango84]

I had no idea I loves this close to that museum!! Road trip!!

[@elliotdryden7560]

She is young, slim, flexible and fit. She can operate that vehicle and I cannot. Therefore I will stay here and man the observation post disguised as a food truck. Gyro anyone?

[@Skrenja]

F*CK a gyro. Donairs all day. 🤣

[@johngulyas695]

Extra Feta, please!

[@elliotdryden7560]

@@johngulyas695 You got it. I also can whip up "2 Whiz Wit and a Pop"

[@danielciurro4742]

Well said my friend. Ooo, gyro. One please... Bacon and ranch?

[@SonsOfLorgar]

@@johngulyas695 you kan keep all the weird Greek cheese. I'll have a gyros roll with pineapple, garlic and hot sauce.

[@rabbischlomobengoldbergstein]

Im not sure if you guys know but the numbers on the side are Arabic they read: 327. I don't know if you got that thing as a war trophy from Iraq or what..

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Great video! Thanks!

[@nobodynobody2038]

Good shots, information accuracy...no comment

[@geoffwaterman6560]

A death can. My god what a misery to be stuck in one of these things. I can imagine the panic and horror of the Occupants trying to get out when they get hit. The concussion and noise inside of the tank when firing must be horrendous

[@thegodofhellfire]

🤙

[@SuperLaplander]

Thank you Sofi and Bill, that was informative and well done! I like your videos and your dark eyes Sofi!

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you. Excellent and highly informative video.

[@GTLandser]

Bill did a really good job, didn't hear a single thing that contradicted anything else I have ever heard about the vehicles, and avoided silly myths. I would have liked to have heard more about the history of that vehicle particular to FBGA; was it Iraqi, and if so, from GWI or GWII?

[@michaelsommers2356]

Certainly some Arabic-speaking country. The numbers on the side are 227 (or 722, depending on which direction they go).

[@user-vt6jx3fm9f]

10:35 aka Cheburashka. Now live with it knowledge...😂

[@Stray03]

Been waiting to see this pop up since Friday, I wasn't disappointed. Good stuff.

[@32167BD]

Sofie as an expensive wine gets better and better over the years

[@KingBobBobBob]

I just watched a farmer steal one of these in Ukraine a while ago wild stuff

[@jeffjefferson2676]

You see a lot of destroyed ones in Ukraine right now. I can see how they did get destroyed and burned right after that. Fuel on the back doors. These things are a major fire hazard. The guys looked like BBQed pigs... Cool tour! Reading Russian is not too hard once you know the letters. Some words are similar to English or German, e.g.: "laser" or "control". Greetings, Jeff

[@jonL88]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you for the fooood

[@arthurvandeman]

superb. appreciated.

[@fintonmainz7845]

We all know what the inside looks like by now. We're not used to seeing an intact one.

[@expiredwater9019]

Fun fact, during the soviet afghan war, BMP crews would fill the fuel tanks full of alcohol to bring to sell to troops at outposts.

[@trong-tinnguyen1962]

Clever. Showing the models during the actual war and combats.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.