BMP-1 vs BMP-3
The BMP-1 is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle, while the BMP-3 is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The BMP-1 weighs 13.2 tons vs 18.7 tons for the BMP-3. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-1 vs 72 km/h for the BMP-3. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-1 vs 600 km for the BMP-3. The BMP-1 is armed with a 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, while the BMP-3 carries a 100 mm 2A70 cannon. The BMP-1 has been produced in 20,000 units vs 2,000 for the BMP-3. The BMP-1 entered service 21 years before the BMP-3 (1966 vs 1987).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1966, the BMP-1 is an infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 73mm smoothbore gun. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurgan Machine Building Works |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.74 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher |
| 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 BMP-1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the BMP-1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BMP-1's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the BMP-1's 6.74 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and BMP-3 require?
The BMP-1 requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-1 or BMP-3?
The BMP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and BMP-3?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the BMP-3 carries 100 mm 2A70 cannon as its main armament.