TA2000 (Taisteluajoneuvo 2000): Finnish BMP-1 replacement project

[blockhaj]

Thought we could start a thread on this project by the finns to replace the BMP-1 in the late 90s and early 2000s, known as the TA2000 (Taisteluajoneuvo 2000, "Combat Vehicle 2000"). They produced some prototypes on different chassis, mainly fitted with Delco-25 (Bushmaster I) or Delco-30 (Bushmaster II) turrets, such as the "BMP-25", XA-185-25 and XA-185-30, and the Patrica TC-500, a MOWAG Trojan chassis with Delco 25 mm turret.

In the end the project was scrapped and they bought the CV9030FIN.

 

[Scott Kenny]

In the end the project was scrapped and they bought the CV9030FIN.

I'd say that is a pretty reasonable option. CV90 is a good chassis, and the Bushmaster II is a good weapon.