BMP-3 vs BTR-82A
The BMP-3 and the BTR-82A are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Arzamas Machine-Building Plant respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 15.4 tons for the BTR-82A. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 90 km/h for the BTR-82A. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 600 km for the BTR-82A. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the BTR-82A carries a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 5,000 for the BTR-82A. The BTR-82A entered service 1 years before the BMP-3 (1986 vs 1987).
| 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 |
| Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 15.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.41 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (+7 passengers) |
| Engine | diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or BTR-82A?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and BTR-82A require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the BTR-82A's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and BTR-82A?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the BTR-82A carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.