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Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 vs Otokar Arma

Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and Otokar Arma are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Otokar Arma leads on max speed (105 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 2/5
Otokar Arma Wins 3/5
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 70 km/h 105 km/h
Range (km) 600 km 700 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 26.7 hp/t 20 hp/t
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 100 mm N/A
Ammunition 40 N/A
Physical
Length (m) 7.14 m 7.3 m
Combat weight (kg) 18,700 kg 22,000 kg
Crew 3 2
Troop capacity 7 10
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 500 hp N/A
Program
Units built 2,400 N/A
Operator countries 12 4

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and Otokar Arma? +

The Otokar Arma is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 105 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Otokar Arma has the longest range at 700 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 troop capacity? +

The Otokar Arma has the higher troop capacity at 10.

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 Otokar Arma? +

On the public specs we track, the Otokar Arma leads on 3 of 5 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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