Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 vs Thales Group Bushmaster
Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and Thales Group Bushmaster are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Thales Group Bushmaster leads on max speed (100 vs 70 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Kurganmashzavod BMP-3
Wins 3/6 |  Thales Group Bushmaster
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h | 100 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 600 km | 800 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 26.7 hp/t | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 100 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.14 m | 7.18 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 18,700 kg | 14,500 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 2 |
| Troop capacity | 7 | 8 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 500 hp ✓ | 300 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 2,400 ✓ | 1,000 |
| Operator countries | 12 ✓ | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and Thales Group Bushmaster? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 100 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the longest range at 800 km.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the higher troop capacity at 8.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has the higher engine power at 500 hp.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has the higher units built at 2,400.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has the higher operator countries at 12.
Is the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 better than the Thales Group Bushmaster? +
On the public specs we track, Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and Thales Group Bushmaster are closely matched, Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 leads on engine power, units built, operator countries, while Thales Group Bushmaster leads on max speed, range, troop capacity. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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