BMP-3

The BMP-3 is a tier 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from the Soviet Union, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the BMP-2, and leads to the BMP-3M.

Features

 * Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
 * Designated target: vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within line of sight and vision range. Designated targets are called out and takes increased damage.
 * Waterproof: this vehicle can remain longer under water.
 * Recon package: this vehicle's recon package provides an improved vision range when stationary.

Player Recommendations
Heavily armed and fast, the BMP-3's light armor means that it's best suited for flanking and destroying preoccupied targets. While possessing an excellent camo rating and view range, its large size and lack of gun depression mean that finding a suitable, concealed position for spotting and engaging enemies can be difficult.

Pros

 * Excellent burst rate of fire
 * High mobility
 * High camo rating
 * Well protected against HEAT with Kaktus ERA

Cons

 * Minimal protection against AP
 * Low penetration on all but ATGM

Upgrade Suggestions
As the BMP-3's stock missiles are easily countered by composite or reactive armor, which are very common at and above tier 6, unlocking and equipping the upgraded missiles and autoloader should be a priority, because they are the main means of damage output. Following that, installing the Kaktus ERA kit will increase survivability against HEAT and autocannon fire. As the stock BMP-3 is already very mobile, upgrading the engine can be left for later.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Improved Gun Breech

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Rashid Al-Atassi, for reduced missile reload times.
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off Road Driving
 * Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter

History
Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Developed: 1980-1986 Service: 1987+ Vehicles Built: cca 2000 Operators: Soviet Union, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Venezuela, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka Unlike the BMP-2, this vehicle from the late 1980s was a true replacement for the BMP-1 and BMP-2, not just an upgrade, featuring a new 2K23 turret armed with a combination of a 30mm autocannon and a 100mm gun. Unfortunately for it, the fall of the Soviet Union severely limited its development funds as well as its production orders and, to this day, only about two thousand have been built. Nevertheless, it is the current main IFV of the Russian Federation and took part in several major conflicts, including the First Chechen War and the ongoing war in Yemen.