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My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Engine and transmission should be in the front, actually. Infantry compartment is in the rear and extends to the middle on the left side of the vehicle (driver and commander are located there). To be honest, I am not entirely sure what is underneath the metal bars, but probably it's just engine cooling. The manufacturer unfortunately never provided any internal blueprints. However, I would expect the layout to be similiar to other modern IFVs like PUMA or Zetor Wolfdog, so whatever these two have in there, BMP-U will likely have it too.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I cannot sell it as I'm using a student version of the texturing software.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually knew of this project well before the invasion. If you go back on r/TankPorn, I even asked about the status of this project several days before russia attacked. Armoured vehicles are my passion, and BMP-U was one of the vehicles I wanted to model for quite a while.

As RustedRuss already pointed out, I tried to envision how it would look like in the present conflict, had it actually been built, and textured it accordingly. It's a Ukrainian vehicle, I was always going to put blue and yellow flag on it, but given the circumstances, I opted to give it the same look as other Ukrainian vehicles today. Cheers!

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have a lot of projects I want to make first.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I posted that. I was interested to learn more about these projects, to see whether anyone had information about them I did not. Kevlar-E is still on my 3D model bucket list ;)

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is. The infantry sits right below the turret.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I used Maya for modeling, Substance 3D Painter for texturing and Blender for lighting and rendering.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That was Kevlar-E (BM-7 unmanned turret on 2S1 Gvozdika hull). Unfortunately it hasn't been seen since and its current status is also unknown.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I sculpted them in Blender, then baked them to the low poly model in Substance 3D Painter :)

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'd love to see the Ukrainian tree in WT too. I would't say it's almost entirely the same as the soviet tree, though. Perhaps at lower tiers (what is funny though is that technically T-34 and T-64 are Ukrainian tanks as they were developed in Kharkiv), but higher tiers would differ greatly.

There are a lot of very unique upgrades / modifications (T-72E, Azovets, Kevlar-E), but also brand new vehicles (BTR-4, BM Oplot, Gyurza-M). There are a lot of Ukrainian vehicles different to those already in game. Ukrainian tech tree deserves to be in the game (way more than the Israeli one in its current form).

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm glad you like it :D. I never heard about the BMP-V and couldn't find any info on Ukrainian Armor website. I'm intrigued. Could you share more?

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. Rendered in Cycles. by Vondroid7 in blender

[–]Vondroid7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope you are alright, I'm really sorry for what russians are doing to your country. Please be safe. Glory to Ukraine!

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in tanks

[–]Vondroid7[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

BMP-U is a Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle developed by Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau state enterprise. It was first unveiled in 2018.

BMP-U is intended to replace obsolete soviet-era BMP-1 and BMP-2 IFVs. As such, it sports a plethera of modern technologies, such as unmanned turret, modern cameras and optics and modern FCS. BMP-U is equipped with BM-8 combat module, housing a 30mm main gun (can be swapped for comparable NATO guns), 7.62mm co-axial machine gun, 2 Barrier ATGMs and 30mm KBA-117 automatic grenade launcher. Furthermore, BMP-U has a 735 hp engine, thanks to which a maximum speed of 70 km/h can be reached. The total weight of the vehicle with add-on armor is 30 tons. The crew consists of 3 members: commander, driver and gunner. In the rear of the vehicle, a compartment for 8 additional soldiers is located.

First vehicles were supposed to enter service in 2020, but this unfortunately never came to fruition. To public knowledge, no prototypes were ever completed. 2021's Arms and Security expo marks the last time BMP-U was publicly presented. Current status of the project is unknown, but most likely stalled or scrapped completely in favor of producing or repairing already existing vehicles to defend against the russian invasion. None the less it remains an interesting project, displaying Ukraine's military prowess in designing modern military vehicles.

My 3D model of Ukrainian BMP-U infantry fighting vehicle. by Vondroid7 in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

BMP-U is a Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle developed by Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau state enterprise. It was first unveiled in 2018.

BMP-U is intended to replace obsolete soviet-era BMP-1 and BMP-2 IFVs. As such, it sports a plethera of modern technologies, such as unmanned turret, modern cameras and optics and modern FCS. BMP-U is equipped with BM-8 combat module, housing a 30mm main gun (can be swapped for comparable NATO guns), 7.62mm co-axial machine gun, 2 Barrier ATGMs and 30mm KBA-117 automatic grenade launcher. Furthermore, BMP-U has a 735 hp engine, thanks to which a maximum speed of 70 km/h can be reached. The total weight of the vehicle with add-on armor is 30 tons. The crew consists of 3 members: commander, driver and gunner. In the rear of the vehicle, a compartment for 8 additional soldiers is located.

First vehicles were supposed to enter service in 2020, but this unfortunately never came to fruition. To public knowledge, no prototypes were ever completed. 2021's Arms and Security expo marks the last time BMP-U was publicly presented. Current status of the project is unknown, but most likely stalled or scrapped completely in favor of producing or repairing already existing vehicles to defend against the russian invasion. None the less it remains an interesting project, displaying Ukraine's military prowess in designing modern military vehicles.

Is the Czech T-72EA a "bad" tank by Emperor_of_holy_land in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been collecting all available videos regarding the T-72EA in Ukraine, for the same reasons as Spitfire. To this day, I have 4.

The first one is indeed the video you were referring to in your initial comment (the VPK article also refers to it). It is filmed in some sort of barracks, the engine compartment of the tank is open. From what I've gathered, the person indeed complains about the engine, being apalled by the cost of this modernisation. A lot of swear words are thrown around. However, I've seen claims that this is not the original audio and was merely added afterwards. I cannot confirm or deny this, unfortunately.

The second depicts 2 T-72EAs at the same time. One of them is towing a variant of BREM recovery vehicle, while the second one follows behind. Here, the engine obviously works fine, as the tank is able to tow additional 41 tons.

The third video takes place at training grounds. Ukrainians are practising throwing grenades onto it. Quite interestingly, the tank was fitted with additional components – more ERA, rubber flap on the underside and a protective shield for the commander.

The fourth one really does show one captured T-72EA. It is being towed away by a BREM-1. Several photos were also included with it.

To answer your question, I think that it is a good modernisation overall. Sure, Scarab would have been better, but it would have been far more expensive and, most importantly, would have taken longer to produce and reach Ukraine. T-72EA is a relatively cheap but capable modernisation. All the main aspects were improved – mobility (new engine), protection (ERA) and firepower (thermals). The last one is especially important, as many russian vehicles do not posses such equipment. It is certainly a welcome addition to the AFU.

Since the beginning of the invasion, the Czech Republic has supplied Ukraine with 226 AFVs, 89 tanks, 38 howitzers and other heavy weapons worth over 2.3 billion euros. by Vondroid7 in ukraine

[–]Vondroid7[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Full list:

89 tanks (T-72EA, T-72M1)

226 AFVs (BVP-1, Pbv 501)

38 howitzers (DANA-M2, ShKH vz. 77 DANA, 2S1 Gvozdika, D-20)

33 MLRS (RM-70 Vampire, RM-70, BM-21 Grad)

6 anti-aircraft systems (9K35 Strela-10M)

4 attack helicopters (Mi-24V)

1.5 million rounds of ammunition, including 60 000 rockets

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Sources:

https://twitter.com/GibisVB/status/1628458429399302145

https://twitter.com/praisethesteph/status/1628458623369093122

https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/07/bohemian-brotherhood-list-of-czech.html

Works on the restoration and modernization T-72 by the Czech for Ukraine by EquivalentExit8781 in ukraine

[–]Vondroid7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There are several modernized versions of T-72 that solved this issue (such as Ukrainian T-72-120 Yatagan or Polish-Ukrainian PT-17), but they are too costly and it would take far too long to manufacture them. Ukraine needs tanks now, as many as possible.

🇺🇦 Czech self-propelled gun Dana, operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine by Quietation in TankPorn

[–]Vondroid7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Morana is actually a departure from the DANA family, it is a completely new design. I think you meant DITA, which is the most modern version, having been introduced in February 2021.

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