BMP-3 vs VAB
The BMP-3 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| 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 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 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 | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or VAB?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or VAB?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and VAB require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and VAB?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.