BMP-3

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

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)
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.

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

BMP-3 Stock 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.

Kaktus ERA

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

100mm 2A70 with 30mm Auto.

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

BMP-3 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

Proven

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.

See also

• BMP-2
• BMP-3M
• BMD-4

External links

• Vehicles in Focus: BMP-3