BMP-2 Sarath
Sarath
The tracked carrier that moves India's mechanised infantry.
About the Sarath
The BMP-2 is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle introduced in the 1980s in the Soviet Union, following on from the BMP-1 of the 1960s.
Service history
Licence production of the BMP-2 began at Ordnance Factory Medak in 1987 under the name Sarath — 'chariot'. It became the standard mechanised infantry vehicle, and its hull is the basis for a family of Indian variants including the NAMICA anti-tank carrier, armoured ambulance and Carrier Mortar Tracked. A replacement under the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle programme has been in procurement for years.
Combat edge
Amphibious without preparation
30mm 2A42 autocannon with dual feed
Base vehicle for the NAMICA ATGM carrier
Licence-built at Ordnance Factory Medak since 1987
Operations
Named operations this catalogue records BMP-2 Sarath as having taken part in.