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Originally Posted by Karagin

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zon...les-to-ukraine

This is the article I was speaking about for the BMPs.

The only thing different game-wise would be the Pbv-501's had the anti-tank missile launch system removed. I can certainly add a version as a Pbv-501 without the missile guessing it will be sent in as-is which means a 50/50 chance of right or wrong. There are already ATGM equipped ones in the OOB now

http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product4355.html


NOTE "army guide" uses both 501 and 502 as a description

The main differences between the Pbv 502 and the BMP-1 are as follows:

• Removal of the launcher rail for the Koloma KBM 9K11 Malyutka (NATO AT-3 'Sagger') over the 73 mm gun 2A28 and its associated control box inside of the turret
• Weapon monitor circuits include devices inhibiting use of weapons when the hatches are open
• Removal of asbestos elements in certain parts of the vehicle and their replacement by harmless material, while retaining the original functions. This includes brake linings, main clutch lining as well as sealing and insulation
• Installation of a new fire detection and suppression system that does not contain Freon, this can be operated manually or automatically
• External lights, including indicators, now conform to NATO standards
• Sockets for outside starting, preventive charging of batteries and connection of devices are unified in accordance with NATO regulations
• Camouflage system corresponds to NATO regulations
• The accumulator batteries are now stored in a hermetic box ventilated outside of the vehicle space
• Observation devices are fitted with protective covers
• New footsteps, handles and non-slip coverings are installed to ensure safe movement of the crew on the hull
• Holders for Swedish weapons including sub-machine guns, machine guns and ammunition
• Installation of an independent crew heater
• Improved exhaust outlet
• Additional radio installation

And the Ukrainians replaced the entire turret on theirs it's unclear if that conversion will be made with these 501's ( guessing not at this time )

ALL WE CAN DO IS GUESS AT THIS POINT IN TIME

further info

The Swedish Pbv 501 wasn't just your ordinary BMP-1. The commission determined the munition used for the gun to be unsafe for peacetime use and thus had very limited access to them as only some of them were converted to practice ammunition. As part of the modernization (ROMOR) program, they deemed the ATGM-firing platform to be superfluous and removed it. The autoloader added only discomfort for the gunner, and so was removed as well. - Additionally, some specimens of the Pbv 501 were converted to command vehicles (to be used by company commanders/staff) where it had exchanged some space of the troop compartment for extra radios and facilities for the staff.

Any way....... its in the OOB now with the 73mm gun start date May 2022