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Russia Kurganmashzavod
BMP-3
A tracked infantry fighting vehicle armed with a distinctive 100 mm gun-launcher able to fire guided missiles alongside a coaxial 30 mm autocannon. Amphibious and heavily armed for its class, it equips Russian mechanized and naval infantry units.
In service since 1987 · 12 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
70
km/h
600
km range
26.7
hp/t
100
mm gun
18,700
kg
Pricing: No public modern unit cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Established · 12 operators
In service since 1987. Status: active · ~2,400 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 600 km |
| Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility. | 26.7 hp/t |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 100 mm 2A70 gun-launcher |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon + 3x 7.62 mm PKT |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 100 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 40 |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Welded aluminum with spaced steel appliqué |
|---|---|
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 7.14 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 3.3 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.3 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 18,700 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 3 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 7 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | UTD-29M diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 500 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 2,400 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 12 |
Specifications compiled from public Kurganmashzavod and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Bushmaster Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
What is the range of the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has a maximum range of 600 km.
How much does the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 weigh? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has a combat weight of 18,700 kg.
How many crew does the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 require? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 requires a crew of 3.
What is the main armament of the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3's primary weapon is the 100 mm 2A70 gun-launcher.
What engine does the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 use? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 is powered by the UTD-29M diesel.
What is the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 used for? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry combat, anti armor.
How many countries operate the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 is operated by 12 countries.
How much does the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 cost? +
Kurganmashzavod BMP-3: No public modern unit cost. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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