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BMP-2 vs BMP-3

BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-2
BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-3
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Specifications
BMP-2 BMP-3
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Kurganmashzavod
Number produced 20,000 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3.2 million
Combat weight 14.3 tons 18.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Length 6.72 m 7.14 m
Width 3.15 m 3.20 m
Height 2.45 m 2.40 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats)
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-2 BMP-3
Main armament 2A42 30mm autocannon 100 mm 2A70 cannon
Secondary weapon 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Engine UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW)

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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-2 or BMP-3?
The BMP-2 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-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.