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Overview
The BMP-3 and the Patria AMV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Patria respectively.
The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 32.0 tons for the Patria AMV. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 100 km/h for the Patria AMV. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 1,000 km for the Patria AMV. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the Patria AMV carries a Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret.
The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 1,315 for the Patria AMV. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $5M for the Patria AMV. The BMP-3 entered service 17 years before the Patria AMV (1987 vs 2004).
The Patria AMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and Patria AMV require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the Patria AMV's 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or Patria AMV?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,315 units of the Patria AMV.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and Patria AMV?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the Patria AMV carries Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret as its main armament.
