| BMP-3 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
6 AFV |
Nation: |
Soviet Union |
Dealer: |
Sophie Wölfli |
Reputation: |
270,300 |
Cost: |
4,000,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
425 |
DPM: |
3,828 |
Penetration: |
33 mm |
Hit Points: |
1,950 |
Hull F/S/R: |
60 / 50 / 50 |
Turret F/S/R: |
50 / 25 / 25 |
Max Speed: |
73.00 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
3.20 (2.66) s |
Hull Traverse: |
37.90 (39.60) deg/s |
Camouflage: |
32% |
Vision: |
410 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.15° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-6.0 / -3.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
35.00 deg/s |
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.
Contents
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 and Cons[]
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
Armor[]
| Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull Armor (F/S/R) | Hull Composition | Turret Armor (F/S/R) | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 60/50/50 | Military Aluminum | 50/25/25 | Military Aluminum | None | |||||
| Well armored against even 30mm autocannons along most of the front, the BMP-3 sports all-around small arms protection with a mil-spec aluminum hull and steel turret, giving it solid survivability against rival AFVs. | |||||||||||
| Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull Armor (F/S/R) | Hull Composition | Turret Armor (F/S/R) | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,150 | 322,210 | 60/50/50 | Military Aluminum | 50/25/25 | Military Aluminum | Light ERA | |||||
| This comprehensive survival package provides extensive ERA coverage of the lower glacis and hull sides, with cage protection on the real portions. The turret has highly angled pricks covered by ballistic skirts, and a combination of steel appliqué and cage on the rear. The ERA offers a few hundred millimeters of resistance, and the cage offers high ATGM survivability. | |||||||||||
Firepower[]
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100mm 3UOF17 HE | HE | Stock | 425 | 1.50m | 33mm | 255m/s | 0.15° | 6.66s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 9.00rd/min |
| 30mm 3UBR6 APBC | AP | Stock | 35 | 0m | 80mm | 970m/s | 0.12° | 0.20s | 90 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 300.00rd/min |
| 30mm 3UBR8 APDS | AP | 20,990 | 35 | 0m | 125mm | 1,120m/s | 0.12° | 0.20s | 90 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 300.00rd/min |
| Missile Name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time | Missiles in Launcher | Reload within Launcher | Burst Fire Rate | Splash Radius | Flight Agility | Self-Guided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3UBK10-3 ATGM | HEAT | Stock | 400 | 600mm | 300m/s | 6.66s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 9.00rd/min | 0m | {{{agility}}}deg/s | No
|
| 3UBK10M-3 "Kan" ATGM-TH | HEAT | 29,820 | 400 | 700mm | 300m/s | 6.66s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 9.00rd/min | 0m | {{{agility}}}deg/s | No |
Mobility[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTM UTD-29 Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 73.00km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 3.20s | {{{0-max}}} | 37.90deg/s | {{{firechance}}}
|
| KMDB 3TD-4 600 hp | 3,810 | 61,020 | 73.00km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 2.66s | {{{0-max}}} | 39.60deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spall Liner | 6,100 | 97,640 | Increases vehicle HP by 150.
|
| 3D6M Smoke Grenades | 9,160 | 146,460 | Provides 8 total smoke grenades with a 2-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 6 seconds. The magazine takes 80 seconds to reload.
|
| Improved Autoloader | 22,770 | 396,660 | Increases reload speed by 10%.
|
| Enhanced Driver | 20,310 | 256,010 | Reduces aim time by 10%. |
Retrofits[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electro-Optical Absorbing Paint v2 | 33,790 | 300,000 | Improves camouflage of the vehicle while stopped. |
Special Abilities[]
| Name | Activation Time | Duration | Reload Time | Ability | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Designate Target |
2 s | 20 s | 50 s | The designated target remains visible and receives full damage. | Component saving -10% Crew saves -10% Camouflage factor -100%
|
Deploy AT Squad |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles. | Deploy 4 Anti-tank troops
|
Sniper drop |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | The sharpshooter is also a great scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics. | Deploy 1 Sniper
|
Mortar squad drop |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | Mortar squad delivers stand-off indirect plunging fire. | Deploy 1 Mortar squad |
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.
