virtual tour in Russian to the tank museum in Kubinka
Command – staff vehicle BMP-1KSh (“Object 774”)
Designed in 1972. It has been mass-produced since 1976. It is in service with the Soviet Army and the armies of the Warsaw Treaty countries. Not used in battles.
Command staff vehicle BMP-1KSh, Kubinka tank museum
The performance characteristics
Mass – 13 tons
The number of crew – 3 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 6735 x 2940 x 2068 mm.
Armament: machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., Ammunition – 2000 rounds
Armor Protection – Bulletproof
Engine power – 300 horsepower
Maximum speed – 65 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 550 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 7 km / h
Design features
Base – BMP-1.
General layout – the engine-transmission compartment is located in front, in addition there are 7 place for the officers.
Armament – 7.62-mm Kalashnikov machine gun in the installation.
Special equipment – 1-KV and 3-UK radio stations, apparatus for telephone and telegraphic conversations, intercom and switching, telephone sets; a gas-electric unit for powering communications has been installed; the machine is equipped with tank navigation equipment. Sewn and chassis – similar to BMP-1.