BMD-2

BMD-2
Details
Tier / Class:	5 AFV
Nation:	Soviet Union
Dealer:	Marat Shishkin
Reputation:	135,300
Cost:	1,920,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	35
DPM:	8,807
Penetration:	80 (125) mm
Hit Points:	1,590
Hull F/S/R:	15 / 10 / 10
Turret F/S/R:	7 / 7 / 7
Max Speed:	62.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	2.93 (2.36) s
Hull Traverse:	38.20 (41.00) deg/s
Camouflage:	35%
Vision:	420 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.18°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -2.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	56.10 deg/s

BMD-2
Details
Tier / Class:	5 AFV
Nation:	Soviet Union
Dealer:	Marat Shishkin
Reputation:	135,300
Cost:	1,920,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	35
DPM:	8,807
Penetration:	80 (125) mm
Hit Points:	1,590
Hull F/S/R:	15 / 10 / 10
Turret F/S/R:	7 / 7 / 7
Max Speed:	62.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	2.93 (2.36) s
Hull Traverse:	38.20 (41.00)
Camouflage:	35%
Vision:	420 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.18°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -2.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	56.10 deg/s

The BMD-2 is a tier 5 Armored Fighting Vehicle‏ originating from the Soviet Union, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the BMD-1P and leads to the BMD-4.

Features

• Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
• Adjustable suspension: allows you to adjust ground clearance manually.
• Waterproof: this vehicle can remain longer under water.

Player Recommendations

At its core, this vehicle has a distinct difference from the previous BMD models: a 30mm autocannon, instead of the low velocity 73mm gun. Instead of two large damage hits, the BMD-2 relies on a single large damage hit from its ATGM launcher, and a burst of low damage hits from its 30mm. This makes it important to flank heavily armored vehicles, even more so than with the BMD-1 and BMD-1P.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Low profile
• Good mobility
• Excellent gun depression, compared to BMD-1 series

Cons

• Zero effective armor
• Poor penetration on 30mm forces you to get behind targets
• Stock engine can feel sluggish

Upgrade Suggestions

Upgrading to the 5D20-300 Diesel Engine will improve mobility on the battlefield, compared to the stock engine. The BPK-2-42 Sight, Improved Ammo Feeder, and respective ammunition upgrades will significantly increase the firepower of the vehicle.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Advanced Fire Control
• Improved Gun Breech
• 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

Armor

BMD-2 Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	15/10/10	Military Aluminum	7/7/7	Military Aluminum	None
The BMD-2 is only a firepower upgrade from the previous design, and as such provides negligible protection against even light autocannon fire.

Firepower

30mm 2A42 Auto. with ATGM

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
30mm 3UBR6 APBC	AP	Stock	35	0m	80mm	970m/s	0.18°	0.24s	90	{{{reloadm}}}s	250.00rd/min
30mm 3UBR8 APFSDS	AP	12,575	35	0m	125mm	1,120m/s	0.18°	0.24s	90	{{{reloadm}}}s	250.00rd/min

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Splash Radius	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
9M111-2 "Fagot" ATGM	HEAT	Stock	525	430mm	186m/s	12.00s	1	{{{reloadm}}}s	5.00rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No
9M113 "Konkurs" ATGM	HEAT	17,290	585	600mm	200m/s	14.00s	1	{{{reloadm}}}s	4.28rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
BTM 5D20-240 Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	62.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	2.93s	{{{0-max}}}	38.20deg/s	{{{firechance}}}
BTM 5D20-300 Diesel Engine	2,515	42,595	62.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	2.36s	{{{0-max}}}	41.00deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

BMD-2 Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
3D6M Smoke Grenades	6,035	102,230	Provides a total of eight smoke deployments with a two-round magazine. Individual charges are on a six second cooldown, with an eighty second cooldown for the magazine.
BPK-2-42 Sight	8,800	149,085	Enhanced accuracy on the move by 20%.
Improved Ammo Feeder	20,435	346,090	Increases reload speed by 10%.

Special Abilities

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
Adjustable Suspension	0.25 s	0 s	0 s	Two suspension modes with different setings of acceleration, traverse speed, spotting range, camouflage factor, and accuracy decay rate.	-
Deploy AT Squad	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles.	Deploy 4 Anti-tank troops
Sniper drop	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	The sharpshooter is also a great scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics.	Deploy 1 Sniper
Mortar squad drop	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	Mortar squad delivers stand-off indirect plunging fire.	Deploy 1 Mortar squad

History

Class: Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Developed: 1983-1985
Service: 1985+
Vehicles Built: cca 1000 (estimates vary)
Operators: Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

This Soviet-era airborne IFV was developed as an update and replacement for the BMD-1. The relationship between BMD-1 and BMD-2 is similar to the one between the BMP-1 and BMP-2 variants. The original 73mm gun was large, but it had serious flaws and was not really effective against tanks. Additionally, one of the lessons learned from the war in Afghanistan was that in order to be effective in cities and mountains, Soviet AFVs need more gun elevation. And, last but not least, when facing the AirLand Battle doctrine, the Soviets found themselves in need of additional anti-helicopter firepower. As a result, the 73mm 2A73 Grom cannon was replaced by a 30mm 2A42 autocannon with excellent gun elevation. The BMD-2 took part in several conflicts along with the Russian Airborne forces, but, unlike the BMD-1, it wasn't really widespread and retained its problematic combat value in asymmetric warfare due to its thin armor. Despite this flaw, it remains in service in Russia to this day.

Variants

The BMD-2 WOLF, a Premium variant that was purchasable during March and April 2016

BMD-2 ACE

• BMD-2 WOLF
• BMD-2 ACE

See also

• BMD-1
• BMD-2M

External links

• Introducing the WOLF Edition Vehicles
• Vehicles in Focus: BMD-2