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2S1 Gvozdika
2S25 Sprut
2S3 Akatsiya
AAV-7A1
AML-90 / Eland
AMX-10 RC
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AMX-30
AMX-32
ASCOD
Al Khalid
Altay
Ariete 1
Ariete 2
Arjun
Astros II
BM-21 Grad
BM-27 Uragan
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BMP-2
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BMPT Terminator
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BTR-82A
BTR-90
Bani Hashim Karrar
CAESAR
CM11 Brave Tiger
CM12
CV-90
Cadillac Gage Stingray
Centauro
Challenger 2
D-20 Howitzer
DAF YP-408
EBRC Jaguar
EE-9 Cascavel
ERC-90 Sagaie
Eitan
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
FH70
FV101 Scorpion
FV214 Conqueror
FV510 Warrior
GTK Boxer
General Dynamics Ajax
HMMWV (Humvee)
IAV Stryker
IKV-91
Iveco Freccia
JLTV
K1A1 Rokit
K2 Black Panther
K21
K9 Thunder
KMW Fennek
KNDS Serval
KV-1
KV-85
L118 Light Gun
LAV-150
Leclerc
Leopard 1
Leopard 2
Luchs 2
M-46 Field Gun
M-80
M-84
M-ATV
M1 Abrams
M10 Wolverine
M101 Howitzer
M103
M109 Paladin
M110 Howitzer
M1117 ASV
M113
M114 Howitzer
M142 HIMARS
M18 Hellcat
M198 Howitzer
M1A1 Abrams
M2 Bradley
M24 Chaffee
M26 Pershing
M270 MLRS
M36 Jackson
M4 Sherman
M41 Walker Bulldog
M46 Patton
M47 Patton
M48A5 Patton
M50 Ontos
M551 Sheridan
M6 Heavy Tank
M60A3 TTS Patton
M777 Howitzer
M8 Greyhound
MB-3 Tamoyo
MT-LB
Magach 7
MaxxPro
Merkava
Merkava 3
Merkava 4
Mitsubishi Type 90
Namer
Nexter Griffon
Norinco Type 90
OF-40
OTO Melara Mod 56
Olifant 1
Osorio T-1
Osorio T-2
PT-76
PT-91 Twardy
Patria AMV
Puma IFV
Pz.68
PzH 2000
Rooikat
Royal Ordnance Centurion
Royal Ordnance Chieftain
STRV-103 "S"
Sabra
Safir 74
T-10
T-14 Armata
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
T-64
T-72
T-80
T-84 Oplot
T-90
T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
T29 Super Heavy Tank
T30 Super Heavy Tank
TAM
Type 10
Type 100
Type 16 MCV
Type 59MII
Type 61
Type 63 MRL
Type 69
Type 74
Type 79
Type 80 / 88
Type 85
Type 96
Type 98
Type 99
VAB
VBCI
VT-4
Vextra
Vickers Challenger
Vickers Mk.3
ZBD-04
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
BMP-3 VAB
Origin country
🇷🇺 Russia 🇫🇷 France
Category
Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type
Infantry fighting vehicle
6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer
Kurganmashzavod
GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Number produced
2,000 units
5,000 units
Estimated unit price
$3.2 million
$-- million
Combat weight
18.7 tons 13.8 tons
Maximum speed
72 km/h 92 km/h
Operational range
600 km 1,000 km
Length
7.14 m 5.98 m
Width
3.20 m 2.49 m
Height
2.40 m 2.06 m
Crew
3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats)
2
BMP-3 VAB
Main armament
100 mm 2A70 cannon
1 7.62mm machine gun
Secondary weapon
30 mm 2A72 autocannon
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Engine
UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW)
MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp
Overview 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. The VAB entered service 8 years before the BMP-3 (1979 vs 1987 ).
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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.
