BMP-3 vs M113
The BMP-3 and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and FMC respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 11.3 tons for the M113. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 480 km for the M113. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 80,000 for the M113. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $0.6M for the M113.
| 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 APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or M113?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or M113?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or M113?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or M113?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and M113 require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or M113?
The BMP-3 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and M113?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.