The Terminator tank support fighting vehicle (produced at Uralvagonzavod) can replace an entire motorized rifle detachment during an attack. This was reported by the Rostec press service.
"Terminator" is a highly protected vehicle. The use of BMPT in combat has proven that the vehicle can withstand multiple hits from enemy ammunition without harming the crew.
"Terminator" is armed with two 30-mm automatic cannons, guided missiles, machine guns and automatic grenade launchers, which allows it to hit several targets simultaneously.
The BMPT not only covers tanks, but also acts as an independent assault combat unit, destroying enemy firing points and strongholds. In some cases, the "Terminator" will replace a motorized rifle detachment during an attack (includes BMP-2M, riflemen, machine gunner and grenade launchers).
Rostec emphasized that the BMPT "Terminator" has no analogues in Western countries.
BMPT "Terminator" characteristics:
- Combat weight - 48 tons
- Clearance - 406 mm
- Engine - V-92S2
- Engine power - 1000 hp
- Suspension - individual torsion bar
- Highway speed - 60 km/h
About the motorized rifle detachment
A motorized rifle detachment is the smallest tactical unit of the Russian Ground Forces. It consists of 6-10 military personnel. Motorized rifle detachments form a motorized rifle company (from 60 to 101 soldiers).
A motorized rifle detachment on an infantry fighting vehicle includes:
- Detachment commander
- Gunner
- Driver mechanic
- Machine gunner
- Grenade launcher
- Grenade launcher assistant
- Sniper
- Senior rifleman
- Rifleman
A motorized rifle detachment on an armored personnel carrier includes:
- Detachment commander
- Driver mechanic
- Machine gunner
- Rifleman-grenade launcher
- Sniper
- Senior rifleman
- 2 riflemen
Motorized riflemen are armed with AK 74, PKM, AKSU, RPG 7, SVD.
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