BMD-3

Infantry fighting vehicle RussiaIn service since 1990

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Key specs

Type: Infantry fighting vehicle
Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Volgograd Tractor Factory
Designer: Volgograd Tractor Factory
Entered service: 1990
Produced: 1985–1997
Units produced: 137
Status: In service
Crew: 3

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Overview

BMD-3 is an infantry fighting vehicle from Russia, made by Volgograd Tractor Factory. It entered service in 1990; it was produced from 1985 to 1997; 137 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 30 mm. It is used or was used by Russia, Ukraine, China and Angola.

Armament

Main armament: 2A42 30mm autocannon with coaxial 7.62mm PK machine gun, 9K11 or 9M111 ATGMs from turret mounted launcher
Caliber: 30 mm
Secondary armament: Bow-mounted AGS-17 Plamya 30 mm automatic grenade launcher and 5.45-mm RPK machine-gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 13 t
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 3.13 m
Height: 2.25 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: 2V-06-2 water-cooled diesel
Power: 336 kW
Road speed: 70 km/h
Off-road speed: 45 km/h
Operational range: 500 km
Suspension: Hydroneumatic with variable height control, 130–530 mm (5.1–20.9 in)
Armour: Turret: SteelHull: Aluminium alloy

Variants

BMD-42S25 Sprut-SD

Weapons and ammunition on board

PK machine gun RPK 7.62×39mm 7.62×54mmR

Users & conflicts

Operators

Sources

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.