Weighing approximately 15 metric tons (33,000 lbs), the BMP-2 has amphibious capabilities but lacks significant armor protection. Its front armor can withstand anti-armor rounds up to 23 mm ...

With the BMP-2’s upgrades and Russia’s capacity for mass production, the dominance the Bradleys have enjoyed over the battlefield in Ukraine is coming to an end.

Like its predecessor, the BMP-2 can ford water obstacles, but its weight (approximately 33,000 pounds) leaves little room for additional armor. This significantly lags what Western IFVs offer ...