The Ukrainian Armed Forces showed how they train on M-80A BMPs, which were transferred to Ukraine by Slovenia (video)
Military analysts @UAWeapons published video of the Ukrainian military training on BMP M-80A.
What we know
This is a Yugoslavian-made infantry fighting vehicle. 35 such BMPs were handed to us by Slovenia in June. The M-80A is an improved version of the M-80 in production since 1980s. The BMP has a 320 hp engine. The vehicle is equipped with one 20-mm gun. The video just shows how it fires.
#Ukraine: One of the 35 Slovenian BVP M80A infantry fighting vehicles that were donated to the Ukrainian Army during training. The 20mm M-55 autocannon is being fired.
- ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) August 14, 2022
These IFVs are rather similar to the BMP-1 or 2, but are superior to the former at least.pic.twitter.com/5OsHuFi31x
The M-80A also has a 7.62mm twin machine gun and a twin launcher for guided anti-tank missiles.
The M-80A BMP boasts a fire suppression system, internal heating system and water ejection system. That is, it is capable of crossing any water obstacle without prior preparation. The maximum speed of the M-80A in water is 8 km/h. The crew of the vehicle consists of three people: the driver, the commander and the weapon operator.
Source: @UAWeapons
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