The Czech Republic continues to part with the Soviet past. Yesterday, May 19, the press service of the Czech Defense Ministry announced the "equator" of tests of three models of BMP, claiming to replace the Soviet BMP-2, which were produced under license in Czechoslovakia as BVP-2.
The Defense Ministry points out that the project to acquire 210 new infantry fighting vehicles is crucial not only for the rearmament of the 7th mechanized brigade, but also for fulfilling obligations to the Allies. The six-week testing will last until the beginning of June at the test sites in Vishkov and Libava. The second part of the checks focuses primarily on combat capabilities.
"Substitutes" for BMP-2
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"The complex six-week tests of the Ascod, CV90 and Lynx machines will test almost thirty specified requirements. We have already passed tests of ballistic and mine protection, protection against IEDs, as well as the mobility of vehicles," the press service of the Czech Defense Ministry said.
Arrival of Ascod, CV90 and Lynx at Vishkov landfill
Mobility testing
Testing the capacity and convenience of the BMP for the crew and landing troops
To replace the BMP-2, ASCOD from General Dynamics, Lynx from Rheinmetall and CV90 from BAE Systems are being considered. The test process in the Czech Defense Ministry was also shown in a small photo collection:
ASCOD from General Dynamics
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ASCOD from General Dynamics
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ASCOD from General Dynamics
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CV90 from BAE Systems
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CV90 from BAE Systems
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CV90 from BAE Systems
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Lynx by Rheinmetall
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Lynx by Rheinmetall
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Lynx by Rheinmetall
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CV90 on mobility tests
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Lynx on mobility trials
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ASCOD on mobility tests
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Tilt Test
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Checking the" capacity " of the BMP
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Lynx Amphibious Unit
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ASCOD Amphibious Unit
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