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BMP-3 vs Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)

BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-3
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
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Specifications
BMP-3 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod General Dynamics Land Systems
Number produced 2,000 units 19 units
Estimated unit price $3.2 million $22.3 million
Combat weight 18.7 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 600 km 523 km
Length 7.14 m 10.67 m
Width 3.20 m 3.66 m
Height 2.40 m 3.28 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-3 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
Main armament 100 mm 2A70 cannon 1 Mk-44 40mm gun
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Engine UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp

Overview

The BMP-3 and the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and General Dynamics Land Systems respectively.

At 38.0 tons, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is 2.0:1 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 19 for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $22.3M for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).

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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 is more expensive, the BMP-3 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is more expensive at approximately $22.3 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
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 19 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.