Hurricane Firepower: Features of the Russian BMPT-2 "Terminator" Revealed

Real Terminator: It became known why the BMPT-2 is considered the most effective combat vehicle for tank support

Combat vehicles for tank support BMPT-2, "Terminator" (developed by Uralvagonzavod - note by www1.ru editors) are actively used by the military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces. In this material, we will consider what the "Terminator" is and why it is called one of the best in its class.

БМПТ-2
БМПТ-2

BMPT-2s possess hurricane firepower thanks to two 30 mm caliber guns, so they are very effective on the line of contact with the enemy. Heavy equipment supports not only tanks, but also infantry, paving the way for it during the offensive, not giving the opposing side a chance.

БМПТ-2
БМПТ-2

BMPT-2 is equipped with anti-drone visors to protect against FPV quadcopters, so ammunition dropped from drones cannot harm the combat vehicle. BMPT-2 has tank armor protection, four optical channels for observing and targeting, and night vision devices. The crew of the vehicle can hit at least three targets at a distance of up to 1 km. The firing range from the guns installed on the BMPT-2 is up to 4 km, and the missile range is up to 5 km.

The main armament is located in the uninhabited turret of the combat vehicle. In addition to the 2A42 guns, there is a 7.62 mm PKTM machine gun, two AGS-17 grenade launchers. The BMPT-2 also carries 4 Ataka-T missiles on board.

Earlier, details appeared about the Russian secret weapon "Alabuga", which is considered more powerful than a nuclear bomb.

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