BMP-3 vs Griffon
The BMP-3 and the Griffon are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Arquus / Nexter / Thales respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 24.5 tons for the Griffon. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 90 km/h for the Griffon. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 800 km for the Griffon. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the Griffon carries a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 575 for the Griffon. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $1.1M for the Griffon. The BMP-3 entered service 32 years before the Griffon (1987 vs 2019).
| 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 APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arquus / Nexter / Thales |
| Number produced | 575 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 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 | 24.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) |
| Engine | Renault 400 ch (300kW) |
| Main armament | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 40 mm LGA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or Griffon?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or Griffon?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or Griffon?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or Griffon?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and Griffon require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or Griffon?
The BMP-3 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or Griffon?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and Griffon?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the Griffon carries 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun as its main armament.