BMP-2 vs BMP-3
The BMP-2 is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle, while the BMP-3 is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The BMP-2 weighs 14.3 tons vs 18.7 tons for the BMP-3. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-2 vs 72 km/h for the BMP-3. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-2 vs 600 km for the BMP-3. The BMP-2 is armed with a 2A42 30mm autocannon, while the BMP-3 carries a 100 mm 2A70 cannon. The BMP-2 entered service 7 years before the BMP-3 (1980 vs 1987).
| The BMP-2 is an infantry fighting vehicle introduced by the Soviet Union in 1980, distinguished by its 30mm 2A42 autocannon. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 14.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.72 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops |
| Engine | UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 2A42 30mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) |
| 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-2 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the BMP-2's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-2 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BMP-2's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-2 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-2's 14.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-2 or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the BMP-2's 6.72 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-2 and BMP-3 require?
The BMP-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-2 and BMP-3?
The BMP-2 is armed with 2A42 30mm autocannon while the BMP-3 carries 100 mm 2A70 cannon as its main armament.