BMP-3 vs Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The BMP-3 and the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and General Dynamics Land Systems respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is 2.0x the BMP-3's 18.7 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 573 for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
| 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 |
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 523 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 523 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 573 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries 1 Mk-44 40mm gun as its main armament.