Experience with the BMD-1 in Afghanistan revealed serious problems with the design, including its 73mm low-pressure gun armament. As a short term solution a new turret was developed for the BMD fitted with the more effective 2A42 auto cannon found on the infantry??™s BMP-2 IFV. The gun uses electro-mechanical stabilization in two axis and a gun elevation in 60 degrees. 9P135 Konkurs anti-tank launcher is externally mounted on a turret. |
