BMP-3 vs ERC-90 Sagaie
The BMP-3 and the ERC-90 Sagaie are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Panhard respectively. At 18.7 tons, the BMP-3 is 2.3x the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 300 for the ERC-90 Sagaie.
| 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 |
| French vehicle, 300 units built, designed as both a main battle tank and infantry fighting vehicle. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 8.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 730 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.69 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.25 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie 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 ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie has a longer operational range at 730 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is longer at 7.69 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and ERC-90 Sagaie require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun as its main armament.