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BMP-1
Serial No: | 449 |
Period: | Post-WWII |
Reference: | X003-6763 |
Museum: | Midlands |
Location: | National Cold War Exhibition |
On Display: | Yes |
The Russian BMP-1 went into production in the early 1960’s and marked an important departure from previous armoured personnel carriers. Not just an infantry carrier, it provided a measure of combat capability with the vehicle. Its high mobility, effective anti-tank weapons combined with its armoured protection made it a significant addition to Soviet battlefield forces.