virtual tour to Kubinka tank museum
BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle (Object 609)
It was developed at the Design Bureau of the Kurgan Engineering Plant, and has been mass-produced since 1987. Participated in local wars and conflicts.
Kubinka tank museum BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle.
BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, Kubinka tank museum
The performance characteristics of the BMP-3:
Mass – 18, 7 tons
Crew (landing) – 3 (7) people
Armament:
Gun – 2A70 caliber 100 mm., Ammunition – 40 shells
Gun 2A72 caliber 30 mm., Ammunition – 500 rounds
A complex of guided weapons 9K116-3, ammunition ATGM 9M117M – 8 pieces
Machine guns PKT 7.62 mm caliber. – 3 pieces, ammunition – 6,000 rounds
Booking – bulletproof
Maximum speed – 70-72 km / h
power reserve – 600 km.
Maximum speed afloat – 10 km / h
Engine power – 500 horsepower
Design features
Base – structural elements of the tank “Object 685” and infantry fighting vehicles BMP “Object 688”
The engine is V-shaped, 4-stroke, 10-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine UTD-29
Communication facilities – radio station R-173, TPU (tank intercom)