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Designed and produced by the ''Kurganmashzavod'' ("Kurgan Machine Building Plant"), the BMP-3 is a unique IFV that entered Russian military service in 1987. A hybrid design, based on the ''Obyekt 685'' light tank, the BMP-3 is heavily armed with a 100mm rifled low-pressure gun, a coaxial 30mm autocannon, a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, two 7.62mm bow machine guns, and can fire the laser-guided 9M117 ATGM "Bastion" (AT-10 Stabber) offering a version dependent range of 4000-5500m. The vehicle is fully amphibious, carries seven infantrymen, and a crew of three. The modeled version is the BMP-3M, upgraded over the base model with a new turret including: a new ammunition loading system, new automatic fire control system with ballistic computer, SOZH gunner's sight | Designed and produced by the ''Kurganmashzavod'' ("Kurgan Machine Building Plant"), the BMP-3 is a unique IFV that entered Russian military service in 1987. A hybrid design, based on the ''Obyekt 685'' light tank, the BMP-3 is heavily armed with a 100mm rifled low-pressure gun, a coaxial 30mm autocannon, a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, two 7.62mm bow machine guns, and can fire the laser-guided 9M117 ATGM "Bastion" (AT-10 Stabber) offering a version dependent range of 4000-5500m. The vehicle is fully amphibious, carries seven infantrymen, and a crew of three. The modeled version is the BMP-3M, upgraded over the base model with a new turret including: a new ammunition loading system, new automatic fire control system with ballistic computer, SOZH gunner's sight, and commander's vision device with laser illuminator.<br> | ||
All told, the BMP-3 presents a small, quick, and potent adversary, carrying more firepower, and able to fight at longer ranges than comparable western IFVs. Although vulnerable to tanks, modern autocannon, infantry anti-tank weapons, and artillery, along with facing criticism about cost and the AT-10s lack of penetrating power, the BMP-3 is a well-balanced and effective fighting unit. | All told, the BMP-3 presents a small, quick, and potent adversary, carrying more firepower, and able to fight at longer ranges than comparable western IFVs. Although vulnerable to tanks, modern autocannon, infantry anti-tank weapons, and artillery, along with facing criticism about cost and the AT-10s lack of penetrating power, the BMP-3 is a well-balanced and effective fighting unit. | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 4 June 2016
BMP-3: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Statistics
Main Gun: 2A70 100mm Rifled low-pressure (currently non-functional)
Ammunition Stowage: 22 ready/18 stowed
Default Ammunition: 22/18 3UOF17 HE-frag
ATGM: AT-10 (fired through main gun)
Ammunition Stowage: 1 ready/7 stowed
Default Ammunition "A": 1/7 AT-5b "Spandrel"
Coaxial Cannon: 2A72 30mm Autocannon
Ammunition Stowage: 500 ready/0 stowed
Default Ammunition "A": 160/0 3UBR8 APDS-T (KE), 340/0 OT HEI-T SD (HE)
Coaxial Machine Gun: 7.62mm PKT
Ammunition Stowage: 2000 ready/ 4000 stowed
Default Ammunition: 2000/4000 7.62mm RU
Grenades: 6x 81mm 902V "Tucha-2"
Ammunition Storage: 1 salvo ready/2 stowed
Default Ammunition: 1/2 Smoke
Armour Protection:
Front Turret: Protected from 30mm AP
Front Hull: Protected from 30mm AP
Vehicle Weight: 18.7 tonnes
Engine Power: 660hp UTD-32 diesel
Height: 2.4m
Top Speed: 72kph (45kph cross-country)
General
Designed and produced by the Kurganmashzavod ("Kurgan Machine Building Plant"), the BMP-3 is a unique IFV that entered Russian military service in 1987. A hybrid design, based on the Obyekt 685 light tank, the BMP-3 is heavily armed with a 100mm rifled low-pressure gun, a coaxial 30mm autocannon, a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, two 7.62mm bow machine guns, and can fire the laser-guided 9M117 ATGM "Bastion" (AT-10 Stabber) offering a version dependent range of 4000-5500m. The vehicle is fully amphibious, carries seven infantrymen, and a crew of three. The modeled version is the BMP-3M, upgraded over the base model with a new turret including: a new ammunition loading system, new automatic fire control system with ballistic computer, SOZH gunner's sight, and commander's vision device with laser illuminator.
All told, the BMP-3 presents a small, quick, and potent adversary, carrying more firepower, and able to fight at longer ranges than comparable western IFVs. Although vulnerable to tanks, modern autocannon, infantry anti-tank weapons, and artillery, along with facing criticism about cost and the AT-10s lack of penetrating power, the BMP-3 is a well-balanced and effective fighting unit.
The BMP-3 carries 7 dismounts, equipped with RPG-7L anti-armour weapons, a MG and 5,56mm rifles.
Note: due to current limitations with Steel Beast's vehicle implementation, the BMP-3 lacks use of its 100mm gun; this will be corrected in a future release. Additionally, the AT-10 is yet to be modeled; therefore, the AT-5 family has been used as a temporary stand in.
Thermal Signature
