BMP-23

Also known as BMP23

The BMP-23 (бойна машина на пехотата) is a Bulgarian infantry fighting vehicle which was first introduced in the early 1980s. It was based on a design from the Bulgarian design bureau from the 1970s, being presented in the 1980s. The hull is based on that of the Soviet 2S1 self-propelled howitzer (also produced by Bulgaria) with thicker armour and a more powerful diesel engine, which is itself based on a stretched MT-LB chassis. Since the 2S1 is a larger vehicle, the troop transport compartment is not as cramped as that of the BMP-1. The armour is made of welded rolled steel, capable of withst

Key facts

Weapon.is_vehicle: yes
Weapon.name: BMP-23
Weapon.image: File:2nd Army Brigade Combat Team final attack in Combined Resolve XIII 200202-Z-KY097-7288.jpg
Weapon.image_size: 300
Weapon.type: Infantry fighting vehicle
Weapon.origin: Bulgaria
Weapon.length: 7.28 m
Weapon.width: 3.05 m
Weapon.height: 2.53 m
Weapon.weight: 15.2 tonnes
Weapon.suspension: torsion bar
Weapon.speed: 62 km/h (road)
Weapon.vehicle_range: 550–600 km
Weapon.primary_armament: 23 mm automatic cannon 2A14 9K111 ATGM "Fagot"
Weapon.secondary_armament: 7.62 mm machine gun (PKT)
Weapon.armour: >20 mm
Weapon.crew: 3 (7–9 passengers)
Weapon.engine_power: 315 hp