BMP-3 vs MT-LB
The BMP-3 and the MT-LB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Kharkov Tractor Plant respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 11.9 tons for the MT-LB. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 10,000 for the MT-LB. The MT-LB entered service 17 years before the BMP-3 (1970 vs 1987).
| 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 |
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Kharkov Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 11.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.86 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.86 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 11 passengers |
| Engine | YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
| Main armament | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or MT-LB?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or MT-LB?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or MT-LB?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or MT-LB?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and MT-LB require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and MT-LB?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.