How many BMP-3 are there?
| BMP-3 | |
|---|---|
| No. built | 2,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18.7 tonnes (18.4 long tons; 20.6 short tons) |
| Length | 7.14 m (23 ft 5 in) |
What is a BMP tank?
“BMP” stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty, Russian for “infantry fighting vehicle.” Weighing over 14 tons, the BMP-1 features rolled steel armor that is 33 millimeters thick. It is armed with a 73mm semi-automatic gun and a 7.62mm machine gun.
Is the BMP an IFV?
The BMP-1 was the first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of the Soviet Union. It was called the M-1967, BMP and BMP-76PB by NATO before its correct designation was known….
| BMP-1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle Armored personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1966–present |
Is the BMP-1 amphibious?
The BMP-1 is amphibious, propelling itself in the water using its tracks, assisted by hydrodynamic fairings on the track upper side covers.
Are BMP 2 amphibious?
The BMP-2 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty, Russian: Боевая Машина Пехоты, literally “infantry combat vehicle”) is a second-generation, amphibious infantry fighting vehicle introduced in the 1980s in the Soviet Union, following on from the BMP-1 of the 1960s.
What kind of turret does the BMP-3M have?
BMP-3M is equipped with Bakhcha-U turret, which has similar weapons to the original BMP-3 turret but with a new dual-channel FLIR gunner’s sight, commander’s panoramic thermal imaging device, vertical-storage conveyor, new autoloader, and a new sighting system.
Is there a bmp-3k in the Russian army?
In 2007, the Russian Army placed an order with Kurganmashzavod for a number of new-build BMP-3 vehicles. A command version, the BMP-3K, is available, which is the same as the basic BMP-3, but with additional communications and navigation equipment. A version designed for more sustained amphibious operation is the BMP-3F.
How many troops can a BMP-3 carry?
The BMP-3 is fitted with smoke grenade dischargers. It can also generate smoke screens by injecting fuel into exhaust. This infantry fighting vehicle has a crew of three and can carry 7 troops. Two infantrymen are located on each side of the driver and operate bow-mounted machine guns.
What kind of missiles does the BMP-3 carry?
In August 2017, a BMP-3M was presented with a new ATGM remote weapon station fitted on the standard turret carrying two 9M120 Ataka (AT-9 Spiral-2) missiles. In June 2018, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that BMP-3s would be fitted with the AU-220M combat module equipped with a 57 mm cannon.