Took up the old. Why would Russia back into service armored vehicles of the 60’s MOSCOW, 16 APR — news, Andrey Stanavov. The first serial Soviet infantry fighting vehicle BMP-1 will find a second life. Gathering dust in warehouses, and in the reserves of the defense Ministry, the samples will go reactivate, rearming and return to the army. About the new features that will get the machine taken out of service 35 years ago — in the material RIA Novosti. Demolished tower First and foremost, the upgrades will affect weapons systems. The specialists of the Corporation “Uralvagonzavod” will be removed from “ones” turret with 73 mm gun 2A28 “Grom” and establish instead of them fighting modules with quick-firing 30-mm 2A72 cannon of the BTR-82A. Connect additional electronics, electric drives. Body, engine and transmission — no change. In spite of its age, the chassis of this car is recognised as successful
