BMD-1
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The BMD-1 is a Soviet airborne amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle, which was introduced in 1969 and first seen by the West in 1970. BMD stands for Boyevaya Mashina Desanta. It can be dropped by parachute and although it resembles the... Wikipedia
Designed: 1965–1969
Armor: welded aluminium alloy; 26–33 mm gun mantlet; 6-23 mm turret; 15 mm lower hull; 10 mm rest of the hull
Crew: 2 (driver + gunner) + 6 dismounts (commander + machine gunner + 3-4 troopers)
Engine: 5D-20 6-cylinder diesel engine; 241 hp (180 kW) at 2,600 rpm
Fuel capacity: 300 L (79 US gal)
Height: 1.97 m (6.5 ft)
In service: 1969–present