| BMD-4 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
6 AFV |
Nation: |
Russia |
Dealer: |
Marat Shishkin |
Reputation: |
270,300 |
Cost: |
4,000,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
425 |
DPM: |
3,828 (4,210) |
Penetration: |
33 mm |
Hit Points: |
1,750 |
Hull F/S/R: |
70 / 50 / 10 |
Turret F/S/R: |
80 / 35 / 16 |
Max Speed: |
70.00 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
2.83 (2.33) s |
Hull Traverse: |
41.60 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
33% |
Vision: |
430 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.15° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-6.0 / -1.7° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
55.00 deg/s |
The BMD-4 is a tier 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from Russia, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the BMD-2 and leads to the BMD-2M.
Contents
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[]
Continuing the BMD tradition of high firepower on a light frame, the BMD-4 improves on these qualities, with some added benefits. Faster than most other BMD models thanks to an improved engine, and having a versatile 30mm/100mm combination, the BMD-4 remains a mobile flanker, capable of dealing significant damage to the sides and rears of unsuspecting vehicles.
Pros and Cons[]
Pros[]
- High mobility
- Low profile
- Powerful ATGM
Cons[]
- 100mm cannon can only fire HE shells
- 30mm autocannon is ineffective against all but the rears of most vehicles.
- Minimal armor
Upgrade Suggestions[]
Upgrading to the UTD-29 Diesel Engine will heavily improve the acceleration of the BMD-4, allowing for easier flanking maneuvers. The Improved Fire Control System, Improved Thermal Sights, and Improved Autoloader will heavily increase effective firepower, so should be researched early.
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
Armor[]
| Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull Armor (F/S/R) | Hull Composition | Turret Armor (F/S/R) | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 70/50/10 | Military Aluminum | 80/35/16 | Steel | None | |||||
| The BMD-4’s aluminum chassis, which comes from the BMD-3, has marginal frontal protection against light autocannon fire, while its steel turret provides slightly better protection. | |||||||||||
Firepower[]
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100mm 3UOF17 HE | HE | Stock | 425 | 1.50m | 33mm | 255m/s | 0.15° | 6.66s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 9.00rd/min |
| 30mm 3UBR6 APBC | AP | Stock | 35 | 0m | 80mm | 970m/s | 0.15° | 0.20s | 900 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 300.00rd/min |
| 30mm 3UBR8 APFSDS | AP | 18,425 | 35 | 0m | 125mm | 1,120m/s | 0.15° | 0.20s | 900 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 300.00rd/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3UBK10-3 ATGM | HEAT | Stock | 400 | 600mm | 300m/s | 6.66s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 9.00rd/min | 0m | {{{agility}}}deg/s | No
|
| 3UBK10M-3 "Kan" ATGM-TH | HEAT | 30,360 | 400 | 700mm | 300m/s | 6.66s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 9.00rd/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChTZ 2V-06-2 Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 70.00km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 2.86s | {{{0-max}}} | 41.60deg/s | {{{firechance}}}
|
| BTM UTD-29 Diesel Engine | 3,350 | 49,650 | 70.00km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 2.33s | {{{0-max}}} | 41.60deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spall Liner | 5,360 | 79,440 | Increases vehicle HP by 150.
|
| 3D6M Smoke Grenades | 8,040 | 119,155 | 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.
|
| Improved Fire Control System | 11,305 | 167,565 | Reduces aim time by 20%.
|
| Improved Thermal Sight | 17,275 | 256,000 | Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 15%.
|
| Improved Autoloader | 38,105 | 564,750 | Increases reload speed by 10%.
|
| Improved Suspension | 2,930 | 43,440 | Improves handling on rough terrain by 20%. |
Retrofits[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Turret Drive v2 | 33,790 | 750,000 | Improves turret traverse speed. |
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 |
Variants[]
- BMD-4 Joker
The BMD-4 Joker, a Premium variant that was purchasable during June 2017
History[]
Class: Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Developed: 1998-2004
Service: 2004+
Vehicles Built: estimates vary from 14 to 60
Operators: Russia
This is the last of the airborne IFVs, developed for the Russian Airborne forces. Facing heavy combat losses in Chechnya as well as other conflicts, the Russians naturally realized that the BMD-1 and BMD-2 IFVs were far too fragile for what they were used. At the same time, they were too small to be upgraded with more armor and heavier weapons, resulting in a development of a larger chassis, which would become the BMD-3 IFV. THe BMD-3 was, however, expensive and only available in very limited numbers in the 1990s. It was also only armed with the same firepower as the BMD-2, which is why, as the next step, its firepower was increased by replacing the 30mm weapons module with a 100mm gun and 30mm autocannon combination installed in a new combat module called "Bakhcha-U". This version received the BMD-4 designation and while the firepower improved compared to its predecessor, the BMD-4 suffered from a large number of teething issues and the Airborne was never really happy with it, leading to, once again, very small production numbers.
