Russian troops received BMP-3 with 4S24 protection, review

The first Russian BMP-3 with the 4S24 dynamic protection kit entered service with the troops. Previously, we talked about the 4S24 dynamic protection; it was first shown in August 2023. The video shows tests of the 4S24 “Framework” dynamic protection from the Research Institute of Steel. As a result of the tests, it was possible to confirm the level of protection of the container based on 4C24, which was at least 500 millimeters. The 4S24 dynamic protection set is capable of withstanding hits from a monoblock anti-tank grenade launcher, as well as armor-piercing and armor-piercing incendiary ammunition from KPVT, ZU-23-2 automatic guns and 30-mm 2A42 guns. The area of protection covering the side of the hull of the BMP-3 armored vehicle is 62%, the forehead of the hull is 36%, and the turret of the vehicle is 70%. The new protection managed to increase the guaranteed shelf life by one and a half times. The 4S20 protection unit needed to be replaced once every 10 years, the new 4S24 protection unit can be replaced after 15 years.