The 2S25 Sprut-SD uses modified chassis of the BMD-3 airborne combat vehicle. It is powered by a 2V-06-2S diesel engine, developing 510 horsepower. Vehicle has a hydropneumatic suspension with adjustable ground clearance. The Sprut-SD is fully amphibious. On water it is propelled by two waterjets. Vehicle is sea worthy up to Sea State 3. It can also fire from the main gun in limited traverse range when afloat. This light tank and can be airdropped with the crew on board.
The Sprut-SD is armed with a fully-stabilized 125 mm smoothbore gun, fitted with an autoloader. This gun is also used to launch anti-tank guided missies in the same manner as ordinary projectiles. This feature is common to all modern Russian MBTs. Laser-guided anti-tank missiles has a range of effective fire of up to 5 km. Missiles can also be used against low-flying helicopters. A total of 40 rounds including missiles are carried for the main gun. An autoloader holds 22 of them. The 2S25 Sprut SD has a rate of fire of 7 rounds per minute. Vehicle is fitted with a modern fire control system. Secondary armament consists of a single coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun.
Vehicle has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver.
