BMP-3 vs IAV Stryker
The BMP-3 and the IAV Stryker are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and General Motors respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 17.3 tons for the IAV Stryker. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 97 km/h for the IAV Stryker. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 500 km for the IAV Stryker. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the IAV Stryker carries a 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 1,000 for the IAV Stryker. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $4.9M for the IAV Stryker.
| 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 armored personnel carrier, manufactured by General Motors, has over 1000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 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 | 17.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 97 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.72 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.64 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 350 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or IAV Stryker?
The IAV Stryker is faster with a maximum road speed of 97 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or IAV Stryker?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the IAV Stryker's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or IAV Stryker?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the IAV Stryker's 17.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or IAV Stryker?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the IAV Stryker's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and IAV Stryker require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the IAV Stryker's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or IAV Stryker?
The IAV Stryker is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or IAV Stryker?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the IAV Stryker.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and IAV Stryker?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the IAV Stryker carries 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.