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BMP-3 vs CV-90

BMP-3 vs CV-90 at a glance — weight 18,700 vs 26,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 70 km/h, range 600 vs 560 km, crew — vs 3.

BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-3
CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇸🇪 CV-90
Specifications
BMP-3 CV-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Bofors
Number produced 2,000 units 1,400 units
Estimated unit price $3.2 million $10 million
Combat weight 18.7 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 600 km 560 km
Length 7.14 m 6.47 m
Width 3.20 m 3.19 m
Height 2.40 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BMP-3 CV-90
Main armament 100 mm 2A70 cannon 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon 1 Bofors 7.5mm machine gun (2100 rounds)
Engine UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) Scania DSI 14 Diesel Engine with 550 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-3 or CV-90?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the CV-90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or CV-90?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the CV-90's 560 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or CV-90?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or CV-90?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the CV-90's 6.47 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and CV-90 require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the CV-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or CV-90?
The CV-90 is more expensive at approximately $10.0 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or CV-90?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,400 units of the CV-90.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and CV-90?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the CV-90 carries 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun as its main armament.