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2025-01-07 Science & Technology
BMPT 'Terminator' is capable of replacing a motorized rifle squad
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Posted by badanov 2025-01-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ]  Top

#1 These have been a non issue on the actual battlefield.
Posted by Angstrom 2025-01-07 07:32||   2025-01-07 07:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Yeah the turret is relatively well protected, but the BMP-2 chassis is still pretty vulnerable.

They were more designed for urban use, like to hold off angry mobs and 7th floor shooters.
Posted by Mullah Richard 2025-01-07 08:00||   2025-01-07 08:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Throws bullshit flag
Posted by DarthVader 2025-01-07 15:08||   2025-01-07 15:08|| Front Page Top

#4 8 disposable drones carrying RPGs seem like a more viable option. Maybe you can repurpose the BMP for use in a salt mine.
Posted by Super Hose 2025-01-07 15:16||   2025-01-07 15:16|| Front Page Top

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