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BMP-3

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleIn serviceFielded 1987Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
BMP-3
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1987
ProliferationAt least 19 countries
ManufacturerKurganmashzavodMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Weight18.7 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineUTD-29MMed[1]
Engine power500 hpMed[1]
Suspensionhydropneumatic shock-absorbersMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed70 km/h43 mph · 38 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Swim speed10 km/h6 mph · 5 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Armor TypeWelded of aluminum alloy armorMed[1]
Hull Armor (Front)protection against 30 mm armor-piercing rounds.Med[1]
Hull Armor (Sides and Back)protection is against 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds.Med[1]
Turret Armor30-35 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorOn TurretMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailableMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYes, Arena active protection systemMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, CollectiveMed[1]
Smoke Equipment6 × turret mounted 81 mm smoke-grenade launcher (2 × 3)Med[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)8-10 rds/minMed[1]
LoaderAutomatic loader, manual for gun and ATGMsMed[1]
Maximum elevation+60 degMed[1]
Minimum elevation-5 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x 2A70 (100mm) Rifle Gun, 100 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x 2A72, 30mm Automatic Cannon; 1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General-Purpose Machine Gun; The BMP-3 is equipped with 2 × bow-mounted 7.62 mm PKT machine guns.; 2 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun)Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control system1K13-2Med[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commanderoptical sight 1PZ-10, a day/night vision device TKN-3MBMed[1]
Thermal Sight Gunner1K13-2 II night channel, 5.5xMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, 2E52 electro-mechanical stabiliserMed[1]
Stabilizer ModesThe stabiliser has three modes: automatic; semi-automatic; and guidance.Med[1]
Ballistic ComputerYes, V539 ballistic computerMed[1]
Variants
BMP-3MKBP and Kurganmashzavod have upgraded the vehicle with a new engine and turret with a new ATGM system 9K116-3 Basnya. The upgraded vehicle is called the BMP-3M and the new Bakhcha-U turret which includes a new automatic [1]
BMP-3M AtakaBMP-3M version with a two-man turret armed with 30 mm 2A72 autocannon, and 9M120-1 Ataka ATGM.[1]
BMMPVersion for naval infantry, fitted with the turret of the BMP-2.[1]
BMP-3KTactical command variant, includes additional radio R-173, an intercom for seven users, an AB-R28 independent portable power unit, a navigation device TNA-4-6, and the "Ainet" air burst round detonation system. The BMP-3[1]
BMP-3FArmed with the standard 2K23 turret. Specially designed for operations at sea, with improved seaworthiness and buoyancy, capability to move afloat at sea state 3, and fire with the required accuracy at sea state 2. Compa[1]
BT-3FAmphibious version based on BMP-3F with the original turret replaced by a smaller remote weapon station with either 7.62, 12.7, or 14.5mm machine gun. It can accommodate a crew commander, driver, gunner, and 14 troops, a[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
Laser beam riding missile100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 Total Rounds of any 100mm Russian Projectile
Muzzle velocity
330 m/s
Warhead
HEAT
Armor penetration
650 mm of rolled homogenous armour (RHA) behind ERA or 750 mm of RHA without ERA and it has a maximum range of 4,000 m
Anti-Tank Guided Missile100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
8 x 9M117 Bastion (AT-10) ATGM
Muzzle velocity
400-500 m/s
Guidance
beam-riding laser guidance.
Warhead
HEAT
Armor penetration
650-750 mm
195 AP rounds30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
1,120 m/s
Armor penetration
can defeat 28 mm of RHA set at a 60° angle from a range of 1,000 m
305 HE-type rounds30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
960 m/s
Summary

The BMP-3 [BMP = Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhota - Infantry Fighting Vehicle], which represents a totally different design concept from BMP-1/2, is a light tank that can hold a squad of infantry.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United Arab EmiratesAzerbaijanCyprusIndonesiaIraqKazakhstanSouth KoreaKuwaitLibyaSri LankaMoroccoRussiaSudanTurkmenistanUkraineUzbekistanVenezuela
Sources
  1. BMP-3 Russian Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)