Kubinka tank museum virtual tour.
Infantry fighting vehicle Object 681 (BMP-1G as catalogue), the only sample.
Designed in 1977. Prototype released. Not in service. Not used in battles.
Infantry fighting vehicle Object 681, Kubinka tank museum
The performance characteristics
Weight – 13.6 tons
The number of crew (landing) – 3 (7) people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 6735 x 3140 x 2400 mm.
Armament: gun – 1 piece, caliber – 73 mm., Ammunition – 40 shots
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 12.7 mm., ammunition – 500 rounds
machine gun – piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., ammunition – 2400 rounds
ATGM (PTUR)- 1 unit, ammunition – 4 missiles
Armor Protection – Bulletproof
Engine power – 300 horsepower
Maximum speed – 65 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 600 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 7 km / h
Design features
Base – BMP-1.
General layout – the power plant is located in front, the landing compartment – in the back.
Armament – a semi-automatic smoothbore gun “Zarnitsa” and machine guns paired with it are installed on the machine; electromechanical two-plane weapon stabilizer; combined (day and night) sight; day sight of the commander. Protection – at the BMP-1 level.
Chassis – engine, transmission and chassis are similar to BMP-2.