BMP-2D: An upgraded version with additional spaced steel appliqué armor on the hull sides and turret, improving protection but losing amphibious capability due to increased weight. It saw service in the Soviet–Afghan War.
BMP-2K: A command variant with additional communications equipment, distinct whip antennas, and modified firing ports.
BMP-2M: A general designator for modernized versions. Upgrades can include a more powerful 400 hp turbocharged engine, improved sights, additional passive armor, and an automatic grenade launcher. The "Berezhok" variant features a new turret with a 30mm autocannon, machine gun, grenade launcher, Kornet-M ATGMs, and new day/night sights.
BMO-1: A transport vehicle for a flamethrower squad, armed with thermobaric rocket launchers, entered service in 2001.
Licensed Production: The BMP-2 has been manufactured under license in Czechoslovakia (BVP-2) and India (Sarath).