BMD-1 in Russian service, 2011. The BMD-1 is a Soviet airborne amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), which was introduced in 1969 and first seen by the West in 1970. BMD stands for …

At the end, the 1960s generation of airborne fighting vehicles could be and had to be more versatile, thanks to increasing size and capabilities. The BMD-1 was the first of this kind, the equivalent of the …

The BMD-1 is a family of light tracked AFVs designed to be deployed by parachute into the rear of an enemy position. The BMD-1 is a Soviet airborne amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle,...

Oct 22, 2020 · Eventually, this came to be known as the BMD-1. BMD stands for Boyevaya Mashina Desanta or, in English, “airborne combat vehicle.” The BMD-1 packs some impressive firepower: it …

Nov 22, 2025 · In the late 1970s a new modernized vehicle received the designation BMD-1P following the adoption of the new 9P135M-1 ATGM launcher instead of 9S428 ATGM launcher, firing the …

The BMD-1 is a mechanized infantry combat vehicle of Soviet origin. It was specifically designed for use by the Soviet air assault division and has the unique ability to be air dropped from cargo planes. …

Since 1973, the BMD (Boyevaya Machina Desantnaya) replaced the airborne assault gun ASU-57 in the Soviet airborne forces, substantially increasing the firepower and maneuverability of the airborne …