BMD-1

The BMD-1 is a tier 3 Armored Fighting Vehicle‏ originating from the Soviet Union, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the PT-85, and leads to the BMD-1P.

Features

 * Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
 * Adjustable suspension: allows you to adjust ground clearance manually.
 * Amphibious: this vehicle can remain longer under water.
 * Troop Compartment : allows you to repair modules and capture points faster, and gives access to mechanized infantry.

Player Recommendations
Low, agile, and deadly, the BMD-1 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-1 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

Cons

 * Zero effective armor
 * Poor gun depression
 * Low muzzle velocity on 73mm cannon
 * very low swap speed between cannon and ATGM (over 3s stock)

Upgrade Suggestions
Upgrading to the 5D20 Diesel Engine will improve mobility around the battlefield, to better complement the vehicle's low stature and high camo rating. Upgrading to the "Malyutka" ATGM will further increase firepower, allowing for rapid fire missile and cannon salvos.

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

History
Class: Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle Developed: 1964-1967 Service: 1968+ Vehicles Built: 3800 Operators: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and several other post-Soviet countries, allegedly a few others (mostly phased out by now) This Soviet-designed infantry fighting vehicle was created for the VDV (airborne) divisions of the Soviet Army as a lightweight alternative to the BMP-1, providing the same level of firepower at a considerably lower weight, making it deployable by parachute. Manufactured between 1968 and 1987, the BMD-1 entered service is still in use to this day, although most attempts to deploy it in modern conflicts have resulted in heavy losses. The BMD-1 is simply too fragile. In Russian service, it was mostly replaced by the BMD-2 and its successors.