BMD-1P

The BMD-1P is a tier 4 Armored Fighting Vehicle‏ originating from the Soviet Union, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the BMD-1, and leads to the BMD-2.

Features

 * Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
 * Adjustable suspension: allows you to adjust ground clearance manually.
 * Smoke generators: generate a smoke screen around the vehicle.
 * Waterproof: this vehicle can remain longer under water.

Player Recommendations
An uparmed and uparmored variant of the BMD-1, the BMD-1P is perfect for close range hit and run tactics, relying on its camouflage and low profile to sneak up behind targets, then fire a cannon double shot and missile into an unsuspecting enemy vehicle. Able to use low hills and rocks the way other larger vehicles cannot, the BMD-1P can easily maneuver around a flank to wreak havoc.

Pros

 * Low profile
 * Gun/missile combination offers a large amount of burst fire, compared to other vehicles
 * Good mobility
 * Best armor in the BMD series

Cons

 * Poor gun depression
 * Low muzzle velocity on 73mm cannon

Upgrade Suggestions
Upgrading the firepower of the vehicle through the Improved Gunner's Sight and Improved Stowage will increase reload time and decrease aiming time, thus increasing the window of reaction time needed to hit targets.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Electro-Optical Absorbing Paint
 * Augmented Optics

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington, for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter

Commanders
Rashid Al-Atassi can be unlocked from the BMD-1P.

History
Class: Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle Developed: 1979-1984 Service: 1979+ Vehicles Built: 1000 (most upgraded from BMD-1) Operators: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and several other post-Soviet countries (mostly phased out by now) The BMD-1P was first produced in the late 1970s as a modernization of the BMD-1 with the most notable change being the installation of a more modern 9K111 ATGM launcher, replacing the older Malyutka one. Given it was never used the way it was intended but rather as a standard IFV during the war in Afghanistan, even these upgraded BMDs suffered heavy losses.