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BMP-3 vs BTR-90

BMP-3 vs BTR-90 at a glance โ€” weight 18,700 vs 20,900 kg, top speed 72 vs 100 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) vs 3.

BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
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BTR-90 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
BMP-3 BTR-90
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Arzamas
Number produced 2,000 units 12 units
Estimated unit price $3.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 18.7 tons 20.9 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.14 m 8.00 m
Width 3.20 m 3.20 m
Height 2.40 m 3.00 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BMP-3 BTR-90
Main armament 100 mm 2A70 cannon 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) Diesel Engine with 510 hp
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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?
Both the BMP-3 and BTR-90 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or BTR-90?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 12 units of the BTR-90.
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.