The BMPT is built on the chassis of the widely used T-72 main battle tank. The BMPT was designed based on combat experience gained during the Soviet–Afghan War and the First Chechen War. …

May 26, 2016 · The BMPT Terminator (the name “Terminator” is not an official designation, but used by the designers for publicity reasons) is a support combat vehicle which is mainly meant to be used in …

Sep 26, 2025 · The BMPT offers the mobility of the Main Battle Tank (MBT) and the firepower of an IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle). It is the first vehicle in the BMPT family that entered into service with the …

Jun 20, 2023 · The BMPT Terminator is a Russian armored fighting vehicle (AFV) produced by UralVagonZavod. Its mission is to support main battle tanks (MBTs) and other AFVs in urban combat.

Jan 11, 2025 · Russia’s BMPT “Terminator” combat vehicle aims to enhance armored formations with firepower to support tanks in mechanized assaults. Featuring anti-tank guided missiles, a 30mm …

Apr 21, 2024 · It was purpose built to protect tanks from threats close by and at angles that a tank’s heavy main gun cannot engage. While fearsome, their limited numbers have made sightings rare …

The BMPT "Ramka" (Russian: Боевая машина поддержки танков, Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov, "Tank Support Fighting Vehicle") is a new Russian armored vehicle designed to support …

Oct 25, 2025 · The BMPT demonstrated good survivability against drones due to its tank-like hull protection and the absence of heavy explosive ammunition, but by late 2025 it had yet to find a …

Mar 21, 2022 · In 2011, the BMPT (recognized as the "Terminator") was revealed, the heavily armed and armored tracked system being based on the existing chassis of the classic Soviet-era T-72 Main …

Jan 19, 2023 · Russia’s new BMPT “Terminator” is a novel type of armored vehicle with multiple weapons and may represent the next stage in armor evolution. BMPTs have reportedly been …