AAV-7A1 vs BMP-3
| American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| Number produced | 942 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.2 million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.26 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3+21 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 18.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) |
| Engine | UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm 2A70 cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or BMP-3?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or BMP-3?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and BMP-3 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the AAV-7A1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the AAV-7A1 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and BMP-3?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the BMP-3 carries 100 mm 2A70 cannon as its main armament.