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Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 vs BAE Systems CV90

Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and BAE Systems CV90 are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 leads on range (600 vs 320 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.

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Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 Wins 4/7
BAE Systems CV90 Wins 3/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 70 km/h 70 km/h
Range (km) 600 km 320 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 26.7 hp/t 24 hp/t
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 100 mm 40 mm
Ammunition 40 234
Physical
Length (m) 7.14 m 6.55 m
Combat weight (kg) 18,700 kg 35,000 kg
Crew 3 3
Troop capacity 7 8
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 500 hp 810 hp
Program
Units built 2,400 1,600
Operator countries 12 7

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and BAE Systems CV90? +

The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has the longest range at 600 km.

Which has the higher power-to-weight? +

The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has the higher power-to-weight at 26.7 hp/t.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher ammunition at 234.

Which has the higher troop capacity? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher troop capacity at 8.

Which has the higher engine power? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher engine power at 810 hp.

Is the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 better than the BAE Systems CV90? +

On the public specs we track, the BAE Systems CV90 leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, 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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