BMP-3 vs Freccia
The BMP-3 and the Freccia are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 31.5 tons for the Freccia. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 110 km/h for the Freccia. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 800 km for the Freccia. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the Freccia carries a KBA 25 mm autocannon. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 283 for the Freccia. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $6.5M for the Freccia. The BMP-3 entered service 21 years before the Freccia (1987 vs 2008).
| 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 |
| Italian APC/IFV, entered service in 2008, manufactured jointly by Iveco and OTO Melara. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6.5 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 | 31.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.99 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 |
| Engine | Iveco 8262, 550 hp (410 kW) |
| Main armament | KBA 25 mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Spike LR anti-tank missiles |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or Freccia?
The Freccia is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or Freccia?
The Freccia has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or Freccia?
The Freccia is heavier at 31.5 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or Freccia?
The Freccia is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and Freccia require?
The Freccia requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or Freccia?
The Freccia is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or Freccia?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 283 units of the Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and Freccia?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the Freccia carries KBA 25 mm autocannon as its main armament.