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BMP B-19 Fighting Vehicle: What makes Russia’s newest IFV so unique?

The Russian army recently demonstrated a promising new infantry fighting vehicle, the B-19, at recent joint exercises Zapad-2021. This prototype is built based on the BMP-3. The standard turret of the BMP-3 has been removed and replaced by the Epokha, an unmanned ωɛλρσɳ station developed the Russian company KPB.

BMP B-19

The B-19 combat vehicle is equipped with an Epokha unmanned ωɛλρσɳ station, which carries the 57mm automatic cannon and Kornet anti-tank guided missiles.

Advanced version of Soviet-era BMP-3 fighting vehicle also equipped with the Bulat missile system that designed for the elimination of emplacements and lightly armored vehicles.

BMP B-19

Epokha’s key feature is an automated search and recognition system that tracks enemy objects and provides a firing solution for the simultaneous or consequential use of two-ωɛλρσɳ channels.



BMP B-19

The vehicle offers a new firepower while maintaining mobility of the standard BMP-3 IFV. The use of a 57mm automatic cannon allows the BMP B-19 to be more efficient to destroy light armored vehicles.

BMP B-19

The Kornet-EM is an improved version of the standard Kornet anti-tank-guided missiles which has increased range, and an improved warhead. It has a maximum firing range of 10 km and be also used against aerial targets as helicopters.

BMP B-19