| Specifications
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Alternative Designations |
Soviet ICV M1990/1 |
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Date of Introduction |
1990 |
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Proliferation [2024] |
- Azerbaijan had 46 BMP-3s, having ordered a total of 119 units in 2016 .
- Cyprus had 43 BMP-3s, the supply contract for which was signed in 1995 for $68 million.
- Greece had 291 pcs. various modifications. In 2008, Greece concluded a contract for the supply of 420 BMP-3. In 2009, it was announced that the contract for the supply of 1,000 cars by Russia was in the final stage, but due to the severe economic crisis, the contract was frozen.
- Indonesia had 54 BMP-3F and 1 BREM-L.
- Iraq had about 90 BMP-3Ms. Iraq had a contract for 500 units. In August 2018, the first cars began arriving in the country.
- Kuwait had 122 BMP-3 and 103 BMP-3M. According to other data, about 142 machines were purchased in 1994, delivered during 1995 - 1997, another 25 units of BMP-3 were delivered in 2010. According to various data, this country purchased from 120 to 160 BMP-3.
- Russia, the Ground Forces had 350 BMP-3/-3M, and the coastal forces of the Navy had 70 BMP-3 and 40 BMP-3F.
- Saudi Arabia - 238 pcs. various modifications.
- South Korea - 110 pcs. various modifications. 40 BMP-3, as of 2016. According to other data, about 30 machines were transferred to repay the USSR state debt in 1995, the supply took place in 1996 - 1998. About 37 more machines were transferred under the 2002 agreement during 2005 - 2006 year
- Sri Lanka - 45 pcs. various modifications.
- Turkmenistan had 4 BMP-3.
- United Arab Emirates had 815 pcs. various modifications. In 1992, the BMP-3 won a tender held by the UAE. Its rivals were the American M2 Bradley BMP and the British MCV80 Warrior . As a result, as of 2013, the UAE army had, according to various data, from 590 to 650 vehicles in BMP-3, BMP-ZK and BREM-L variants . Emirati BMP-3 were part of the international peacekeeping force in Kosovo in 2000. UAE Presidential Guard had 200 BMP-3, as of 2016, and 250 BMP-3s by 2024 .
- Ukraine Ground Forces had 40 BMP-3s in service, and an unspecified number in the Marines. In 2023, about 60 BMP-3s captured during the Special Military Operation were added to the arsenal.
- Venezuela had 123 BMP-3s of various modifications.
At least 7 countries |
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Description |
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Crew |
3 |
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Troop Capacity |
7 passengers |
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Combat Weight (mt) |
18.70 |
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Chassis Length Overall (m) |
6.73 |
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Height Overall (m) |
2.45 |
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Width Overall (m) |
3.15 |
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Ground Pressure (kg/cm 2 ) |
0.62 |
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Automotive Performance |
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Engine Type |
500-hp Diesel |
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Cruising Range (km) |
600 |
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Speed (km/h) |
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Max Road |
70 |
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Max Off-Road |
45 |
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Average Cross-Country |
35 |
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Max Swim |
10 |
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Fording Depth (m) |
Amphibious |
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Radio |
R-173, R-173P |
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Protection |
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Armor, Turret Front (mm) |
30-35 front glacis |
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Applique Armor (mm) |
Yes on turret |
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Explosive Reactive Armor (mm) |
Available |
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Active Protective System |
N/A |
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Mineclearing Equipment |
KMT-8 plow available |
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Self-Entrenching Blade |
Yes |
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NBC Protection System |
Collective |
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Smoke Equipment |
6 smoke grenade launchers, VEESS |
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ARMAMENT |
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Main Armaments |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
100-mm rifled gun 2A70 |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
8-10 |
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Loader Type |
Autoloader gun rounds; manual for gun and ATGMs |
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Ready/Stowed Rounds |
22/18 for rounds, 3/5 for ATGMs |
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Elevation (°) |
-5 to +60 |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
30-mm automatic gun 2A72 |
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Rate of Fire |
350 rd/min (cyclic) in bursts |
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Loader Type |
Dual-belt feed |
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Ready/Stowed Rounds |
500/ 0 |
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Elevation (°) |
-5 to +60 |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Auxiliary Weapon |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT |
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Mount Type |
Turret coax |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,000 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
1,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
7.62-mm (7.62x 54R) machinegun, PKT |
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Mount Type |
Bow left and right |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
1,000 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
1,000/400-500 on the move |
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Night |
N/A |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
250 practical / 650 cyclic, in 2-10 round bursts |
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ATGM Launcher |
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Name |
2A70 100-mm gun |
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Launch Method |
Gun-launched |
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Guidance |
SACLOS, laser-beam rider |
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Command Link |
Encoded infrared laser-beam |
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Launcher Dismountable |
No |
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Firing Ports |
2 on each side, 1 in left rear door |
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FIRE CONTROL |
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FCS Name |
1K13-2 |
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Main Gun Stabilization |
2-plane |
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Rangefinder |
Laser |
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Infrared Searchlight |
Yes |
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Sights w/Magnification |
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Gunner |
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Day |
1K13-2, 8x ; 1P3-10 antiaircraft, 2.6x; PPD-1 stand-by |
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Field of View (°) |
INA |
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Acquisition Range (m) |
5,200 |
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Night |
1K13-2 II night channel, 5.5x |
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Field of View (°) |
INA |
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Acquisition Range (m) |
INA |
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Commander Fire Main Gun |
Yes |
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MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
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100-mm HE 3UOF17 |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
5,000 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
4,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
25 (RHA) |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
100-mm HE-Shapnel (HEF/MOD.96) |
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Focused-fragmentation, electronically-fuzed |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
5,200 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
5,200 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
INA |
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30-mm APFSDS-T M929 |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
2,000+ |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor penetration (mm) |
55 (RHA) at 1,000 m, 45 at 2,000 m |
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30-mm Frag-HE |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
4,000 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
4,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
INA |
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30-mm AP-T |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
1,500 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
18 (RHA, 60°) at 1,500 m |
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30-mm APDS |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
2,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
4,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
25 (RHA) at 1,500 m |
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Other Ammunition Types |
100-mm HE-I, 30-mm HEI-T |
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Antitank Guided Missiles |
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Name |
AT-10/Basnya |
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Warhead Type |
Shaped charge |
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Command Link |
Encoded laser-beam |
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Warhead Type |
Shaped charge (HEAT) |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
650 (RHA) |
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Range (m) |
4,000 |
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Name |
AT-10 Improved |
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Warhead Type |
Tandem shaped charge |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
700 (RHA) behind ERA |
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Range (m) |
4,000 |
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Launcher Dismountable |
No
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