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Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Russia · 2004
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Protection
60
Mobility
80
Troop Capacity
70
Anti-Armour Capability
65
Situational Awareness
55
Survivability
60
Amphibious Capability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKurganmashzavod
CategoryInfantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
68
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) MASS Rating
8/22
Post-Cold War
20/83
All-Time
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Protection
60
Mobility
80
Troop Capacity
70
Anti-Armour Capability
65
Situational Awareness
55
Survivability
60
Amphibious Capability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category.
01 / Overview
BMD-4
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the infantry fighting vehicles (ifv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • Combat Weight13.6 t
  • Crew3
  • Passengers / Dismounts5
  • Vehicle ClassAirborne Infantry fighting vehicle
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament6MOD.6
  • Main Armament100 mm 2A70 cannon
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Gun Typelow-pressure rifled gun
  • Secondary Armament*5.45 mm RPK-74 machine gun *7.62 mm PKM machine gun
  • ATGM CapableYes
  • Stabilized GunYes
▣Protection4MOD.4
◇Mobility8MOD.8
  • Engine TypeBMD-4: 2V-06-2 water-cooled diesel engine; BMD-4M: UTD-29 multi-fuel diesel engine
  • Engine Power400 hp
  • Power-to-Weight29.6 hp
  • SuspensionHydropneumatic suspension
  • Max Road Speed70 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed45 km/h
  • Operational Range500 km
  • AmphibiousYes
◆Electronics & Optics3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6.36 m
  • Width3.11 m
  • Height2.45 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start2,004 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
22
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) RANKING Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · Post-Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
A firearm or automatic weapon mounted on a vehicle and equipped with a gyroscopic or hydraulic system to reduce recoil and maintain aim during movement.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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