The BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta , Russian: Боевая Машина Десанта, lit. 'Combat Vehicle of the Airborne') is a light infantry fighting vehicle originating in the Soviet Union that is …

The BMD-3 is a mechanized infantry combat vehicle of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early to mid 1980's as a next generation airborne combat vehicle. Development took place at the …

The BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta, Russian "Боевая Машина Десанта", literally "Combat Vehicle of the Airborne") is an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) originating from the former Soviet …

Aug 30, 2024 · The BMD-3 is an airborne tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed and manufactured by the Russian Defense Company Volgograd Tractor Plant. The first …

BMD-3 in early green livery (1990) showing its maximal hydropneumatic depression. It is 2.17 m (7 ft 1 in) high in this configuration BMD-3 in the standard 3-tones summer/spring pattern. …

Feb 27, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta) Airborne Amphibious Light Tank / Infantry Fighting …

The BMD-3 features an entirely new chassis fitted with the two-man turret of the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. While retaining the boat-shaped hull of the earlier vehicles, the BMD-3 has …

The BMD-3 is the successor to the BMD-1 and BMD-2 AIFVs. The BMD-3 features a brand new chassis fitted with the complete turret of the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. The BMD-3 …

The BMD-3 (boevaya mashina desantnaya) airborne combat vehicle is similar to its predecessors, the BMD-1 and BMD-2, but with better amphibious capabilities. Production was limited to …

Sep 7, 2011 · The BMD-3, which rectifies many of the faults of the BMD-1 and BMD-2 AIFVs, is more rugged (and heavier) than previous BMDs and can be airdropped with its crew in the …