The Soviet Army introduced the BMP-1, an infantry fighting vehicle ... After landing, the crew would remove the parachute, check for damage, and mount up. On paper, this sounds quite effective.

MOSCOW, May 29. /TASS/. Russian paratroopers have received over 160 items of the armor since the start of the year, including the latest BMD-4M airborne infantry fighting vehicles and BTR-MDM ...