The BMP-3 is a Soviet and Russian infantry fighting vehicle, successor to the BMP-1 and BMP-2. The abbreviation BMP stands for Boevaya Mashina Pekhoty ( Боевая Машина Пехоты , literally "infantry combat vehicle").

The BMP-3, first seen in public during a parade in Moscow in 1990, was built by Kurganmashzavod, developer, and manufacturer of the BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle. The hull of the BMP-3...

Apr 26, 2000 · It is a tracked, armoured, amphibious vehicle designed to engage armoured ground and air targets while stationary, on the move and afloat. In 2007, the Russian Army placed an order with Kurganmashzavod for a number of new-build BMP-3 vehicles.

Apr 4, 2025 · The BMP-3 is a Russian-made tracked amphibious infantry fighting vehicle, a successor to the BMP-1 and BMP-2, which entered service with the Soviet army in 1990 and made its first public appearance the same year.

The BMP-3 was the last Soviet-era infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced following the BMP-1 and BMP-2. With roughly 2,000 produced, it remains in service today with a number of different operators.

Jan 5, 2025 · The BMP-3M is an modernized version of the standard BMP-3 tracked armoured infantry fighting vehicle designed and developed by the Russian Company Kurganmashzavod. The BMP-3M with its new improvements offers more capabilities in terms of fire power, mobility, protection increasing combat efficiency of standard BMP-3 IFV.

Feb 7, 2025 · Rostec has completed the distribution of the first batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces this year. The milestone followed a detailed demonstration and technical assessment of the fleet, confirming the vehicles’ operability for warfighters.

Mar 27, 2023 · The BMP-3 tracked amphibious infantry fighting vehicle, successor to the BMP-1 and BMP-2, entered service with the Soviet army in 1990. It is manufactured by the Kurganmashzavod company, part...

Aug 8, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BMP-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty) Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) / Light Tank including pictures.

The BMP-3, first seen in public during a parade in Moscow in 1990, was built by Kurganmashzavod, developer and manufacturer of the BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle. The hull of the BMP-3 resembles the BMD Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle, with a …