Today we’re checking out the BMD-4M2, a new rank VI light tank for the USSR!
BMD-4M2: A Light Tank for the USSR at Rank VI |
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Vehicle History
In 2014, Kurganmashzavod developed and submitted a new light tank design for testing, one based on the BMP-3 that was already in mass production. This modification was designated as the BMD-4M2 and was equipped with the Sinitsa weapon system from the BMP-3 with an advanced panoramic sight. It retained the powerful and diverse armament set up of the BMP-3 as well, consisting of a 100 mm cannon-launcher, 30 mm autocannon, and a 7.62 mm PKTM machine gun. The BMD-4M2 successfully passed tests and was adopted by the Russian Army in 2016.
Introducing the BMD-4M2!
A new modification of the proven premium BMD-4M is now coming to the Soviet research tree! Meet the BMD-4M2 “Sinitsa”, which will likely become your favorite top-tier light tank when the Tusk Force major update releases if you play the Soviet ground forces tree. Here’s why!
The BMD-4M2 differs from its premium variant in its new turret design. It features the Sinitsa weapon system from the BMP-3 with a new panoramic sight and high-resolution thermal imager for the commander and gunner. It’s weaponry is also taken from the BMP-3, sporting the excellent combination of a 100 mm main gun and a 30 mm autocannon. The 100 mm 2A70 cannon can fire two types of high-explosive rounds, but it has another trick up its sleeve! It can launch a tandem-charge ATGM, a max of four of these can be taken into battle. Despite this, you’ll likely find that the 30 mm autocannon will end up becoming your primary weapon. It can easily take down helicopters and IFVs, and even MBTs when engaging from the side and the rear, which won’t be too difficult thanks to the high speed of the BMD.
Largely shared from the BMP-3, the BMD-4M2’s chassis features a high power-to-weight ratio and a speed of up to 70 km/h. Its also amphibious, and can traverse over water at a relatively respectable speed of around 10 km/h.
While you can’t expect miracles in terms of protection for these kinds of vehicles, the BMD-4M2 can at least withstand heavy machine guns from the front, and some poorly placed autocannon rounds as well. Generally speaking though, any hit from a conventional tank cannon will likely cause serious damage. Make sure to use your smoke grenades to retreat where possible, just don’t smoke off your teammates!
That’s it for the BMD-4M2, this new light tank will be joining rank VI of the USSR research tree when the Tusk Force major update releases. It’s coming real soon!
Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.