Video: Rare Version of Russian Armored Vehicle Spotted in Ukraine. Photo and video: Telegram / ovbron
A rare version of the infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3 was spotted near the battlefield in Ukraine, as shown in a video released through Russian telegram channels.
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This new modification is equipped with additional explosive reactive armor (ERA), indicating a significant upgrade to bolster its defensive capabilities. Analysts speculate that the BMP-3 has been enhanced with 4S24 ERA kits, part of the “Karkas-2” program developed to increase the protection of light vehicles against anti-tank threats.
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The 4S24 system is known for its anti-cumulative effectiveness, similar to the 4S20 Kontakt explosive reactive armor but with only half the explosive material used.
In order to preserve the integrity of the hull, which is relatively fragile, dynamic protection elements are encapsulated in a polymer container with foam. This design aims to slow down and disperse detonated metal plates, thus neutralizing the effect of cumulative projectiles and maintaining the primary function of preventing penetration.
According to Russian sources, the Karkas-2 dynamic protection system has proven effective in preventing detonation transfer between protection elements, providing essential defense against cumulative projectile impact.
The BMP-3 has been equipped with 4S24 armor blocks along its sides and frontal area. However, these enhancements do not offer protection against the new threat of Ukrainian suicide drones, highlighting the ongoing challenges in improving vehicle protection against technological advancements on the battlefield.
BMP-3
BMP-3. Photo: Wikimedia
The BMP-3 is an infantry fighting vehicle manufactured in the Soviet Union. The abbreviation BMP stands for boevaya mashina pehoty (“infantry fighting vehicle”). It is an amphibious armored vehicle on tracks designed to destroy ground and airborne armored targets when stationary, moving, or navigating.
With information from defence-blog.com. Photo and video: Telegram / ovbron. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
