BMP-3 vs BTR-90
| 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 IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 20.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 510 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and BTR-90 require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and BTR-90?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the BTR-90 carries 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun as its main armament.