Kalyani of India offers upgraded BMP-2 with new armour and Rafael Samson Mk II weapon station 170214.

The Company offers a low cost solution to upgrade basic variant of BMP-2 with new armour. The front, rear and side of the vehicle are fitted with passive and reactive armour to increase the protection against modern threats of the battlefield as armour piercing rounds, IEDs and RPG (Rocket-Propelled Grenade).

With its Israeli partner Rafael, the Indian Company has integrated the RAFAEL’s Samson Mk2 unmanned remote weapon station. The new turret is more lighter that the original BMP-2 turret which reduces vehicle weight and increases space inside the vehicle.

Like its predecessor, the Samson Mk II is a dual-axis, gyro-stabilized, dual-sight (Gunner and Commander) remote-controlled weapon system capable of mounting multiple weapons.

The Rafael Samson Mk II turret mounted on the Kalyani upgraded BMP-2 is armed with the 30mm automatic cannon from ATK and two anti-tank missile launchers Spike LR.

SPIKE-LR feature a fiber optic data communication link that provides the gunner with the unique ability to attack hidden targets, update or switch to a more valuable target after launch, achieve pinpoint precision, avoid friendly fire, conduct surveillance/damage assessment, and obtain real-time tactical intelligence. SPIKE-LR has Fire and Forget and Fire capability and can engage targets at up to 4000 m.