VPV-1 (BMP-1) Recovery Vehicle
Product information "VPV-1 (BMP-1) Recovery Vehicle"
The VPV-1 is a Czechoslovakian-built ARV version of the BMP. The Bojevaja Masjina Pechoty, or BMP-1 ARV, is an armored amphibious military rescue and recovery vehicle developed in the Soviet Union that has been in service since 1980 and is still in operational service abroad. The MasterMilo vehicle was scrapped by the Czech Republic and arrived at Emile via England in 2019. After problems with the fuel pump, this vehicle was shown to the public in working order in November 2023. https://youtu.be/2D8xlAhPgBM?si=4aic5bkzQCbkkh5e&t=151
What have we done to this vehicle:
- Engine completely overhauled (new bearings, constays, valves, camshafts)
- Engine successfully tested on a test bench:https://youtu.be/s7WpupgpCak?si=Y3MlCLjguDWv__PS&t=900
- Fuel system fixed
- On Dutch license plate.
- Vehicle drives well!
- Custom paint job ;)
Dimensions of the BMP-1 (VPV-1):
- Length: 6.73 meters (including the cannon barrel)
- Width: 2.95 meters
- Height: 2.22 meters
- Weight: 13.2 tons
Technical Specifications of the BMP-1 (VPV-1):
Engine:
- Type: U-809 6-cylinder petrol engine
- Power: 300 hp (224 kW)
- Displacement: 11.5 litres
- Propulsion type: 8x8 tracked vehicle (the BMP-1 is equipped with tracks for better mobility over rough terrain).
Speed:
- Maximum speed: 65 km/h on paved roads
- Speed in water: 7 km/h (by means of tracks)