Vesna-K combined sight

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 Vesna-K
BMP-3 Gunner sighting system Vesna-K.


Vesna-K view from gunners position.

Vesna-K view from commanders position.
(Vesna-K screen duplicates output for both gunner and commander)

A video showcasing the early Vesna-K system(view 1st image for reference)



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