The BMD-3 is fully amphibious, becoming a highly adaptable war marchine. By Staff Writer
The BMD-3 is built upon the BMD-1 and BMD-2 designs. The BMD-3 design is heavier than it's predecessors and features a variety of weapons at the crews disposal. The BMD-3 seems to be a fixture for Russian Airborne Division elements and has yet to be seen incorporated into the regular army as of this writing.
Suspension is adjustable, allowing the weapon system to clear a variety of obstacles, and the unit is fully amphibious as well. the BMD-3 adds another element to the already deep history of the APC in traditional Russian military doctrine.
Accommodation: 3 + 4 Weight:14.6US Short Tons (13,200kg; 29,101lbs)
Performance:
Speed: 44mph (71km/h) Range: 311miles (500km)
Systems:
NBC Protection: Yes Nightvision: Yes
Power:
Engine(s): 1 x 2V-06 water-cooled diesel with an output of 450 hp.
Armament Suite:
1 x 30mm Cannon
1 x 7.62mm Machine Gun
1 x AT-4 or AT-5 ATGW Launcher
1 x 5.45mm Machine Gun in bow
1 x 40mm Grenade Launcher
2 x 3 smoke dispensers
1 x 30 mm or 40 mm grenade launcher
1 x 5.45 mm machine gun in bow
6 x smoke dischargers
AMMUNITION:
860 x 30mm ammunition
2,000 x 7.62mm ammunition
2,160 x 5.45mm ammunition
551 x 30mm grenades
4 x ATGW missiles
6 x smoke grenades
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1990
Designation:BMD-3 Classification Type:Armored Personnel Carrier Contractor:Volgograd Tractor Plant, Volgograd, Russia Country of Origin: Soviet Union Number Built: Not Available
Operators: Russia
Variants
BMD-3M - Newer turret inline with what the BMP-3 ICV now uses.
RKhM-5 - NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
BTR - Carrier Vehicle serving multiple purposes
2S25 - 125mm Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun platform (in development)
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