BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle

The BMP-1 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty) is a legendary Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle. It was first introduced in the 1960s and was a revolutionary design, combining the features of an armored personnel carrier with the firepower of a light tank. The vehicle in the image is notable for its distinctive rear doors, which actually serve as fuel tanks, leading to the unique rounded appearance seen from behind. This particular image has become a popular internet meme due to the visual resemblance of the rear fuel tanks.

While originally developed in the Soviet Union, the BMP-1 was widely exported and produced under license in several countries including Czechoslovakia, Poland, and India. Today, various versions and upgrades of the BMP-1 remain in service with dozens of militaries worldwide. Ownership of the design remains technically with the successors of the Soviet defense bureaus, primarily centered in modern-day Russia, though various variants have emerged locally across many nations.