Collection of vehicles and firearms of the Greek Army which consists of handmade models.
IMMA
26.10.2001/1640
Collection of vehicles and firearms of the Greek Army which consists of handmade models.
WAR
MODELLING
BMP-1P
Type: Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Origin: Soviet Union
Year of manufacture: 1967
Crew: 3 + 8 (Commander, Gunner, Driver + 8 passengers)
Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.1 x 1.85 m
Weight: 13.9 tons
Engine: Water-cooled 5D20 diesel engine, 6V, 300hp
Armament: 73 mm machine gun, 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (7.62 mm anti-aircraft machine gun only in the Greek Army)
When it first appeared this vehicle was groundbreaking because until then there were no personnel carriers equipped with a turret with heavy armament. The vehicles of the Greek Army have been modernised in Germany and then received some Greek modifications.