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BMP-1
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| Iraqi BMP-1 | |
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| Country Of origin | USSR/Russia |
| Designation | Armoured Personnel Carrier |
| Configuration | Tracked |
| Manufacturer: | State Factories |
| Crew: | 3 (section of 8) |
| Length | 6.74 m |
| Width | 2.94 m |
| Height | 2.15 m |
| Weight | 13.800 t |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Primary armament | 1x 73mm gun |
| Secondary armament | 1×7.62 mm MG |
| Power plant | 520 HP (388 kW) Diesel |
| NBC | Yes |
| Night | Yes - InfraRed for Commander, Driver and Gunner. |
- The BMP-1 was the first iteration in the BMP series of vehicles and mounted a 73mm gun and Sagger missiles and was in production for 20 years.
- The BMP1 has a commander (who also acted as gunner), driver and can carry 8 troops in the back, in two rows of four.
- It has firing ports on the flanks and rear so the on-board infantry can provide additional protection to the vehicle.
- It is operated by many third-world African countries.
