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[[File:Syrian_Airborne.jpg|thumb|350px|Syrian airborne squad with BMP-3M for support]]BMP-3 stands for ''Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty 3'', meaning Infantry Fighting Vehicle 3. It is a successor the the aging [[BMP-1]] and [[BMP-2]] designs. The primary weapon is 100mm cannon mounted in the turret and it is very effective against infantry and hardened positions. BMP-3 is also armed with AT-10 "Arkan" missile system and 30mm autocannon next to the 100mm cannon. Finally there are three 7.62mm machine guns, so a single BMP-3 packs a punch. It is one of the most modern IFV's in the world. [[Bradley IFV|Bradley IFV's]] still have the upper hand when engaged 1-on-1, but [[LAV-25|LAV-25's]] should be used carefully when encountering BMP-3s. The IFV can be found in the game [[Combat Mission: Shock Force Marines]].
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[[File:Syrian_Airborne.jpg|thumb|350px|Syrian airborne squad with BMP-3M for support]]BMP-3 stands for ''Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty 3'', meaning Infantry Fighting Vehicle 3. It is a successor the the aging [[BMP-1]] and [[BMP-2]] designs. The primary weapon is 100mm cannon mounted in the turret and it is very effective against infantry and hardened positions. BMP-3 is also armed with AT-10 "Arkan" missile system and 30mm autocannon next to the 100mm cannon. Finally there are three 7.62mm machine guns, so a single BMP-3 packs a punch. It is one of the most modern IFV's in the world. [[Bradley IFV|Bradley IFV's]] still have the upper hand when engaged 1-on-1, but [[LAV-25|LAV-25's]] should be used carefully when encountering BMP-3s. The IFV can be found in the games [[Combat Mission: Shock Force Marines]] and [[Combat Mission: Black Sea]].
 
==Technical information==
  
==Technical information==
   

Revision as of 13:19, 7 November 2014

Syrian Airborne

Syrian airborne squad with BMP-3M for support

BMP-3 stands for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty 3, meaning Infantry Fighting Vehicle 3. It is a successor the the aging BMP-1 and BMP-2 designs. The primary weapon is 100mm cannon mounted in the turret and it is very effective against infantry and hardened positions. BMP-3 is also armed with AT-10 "Arkan" missile system and 30mm autocannon next to the 100mm cannon. Finally there are three 7.62mm machine guns, so a single BMP-3 packs a punch. It is one of the most modern IFV's in the world. Bradley IFV's still have the upper hand when engaged 1-on-1, but LAV-25's should be used carefully when encountering BMP-3s. The IFV can be found in the games Combat Mission: Shock Force Marines and Combat Mission: Black Sea.

Technical information

  • 100mm cannon
  • AT-10 "Arkan" ATGM
  • 30mm autocannon
  • Three 7.62mm machine guns
  • Excellent fire control system
  • Lightly armored
  • Diesel engine
  • Weighs 19 tons
  • Ammo:
    • 100mm HE (40 rounds)
    • 30mm HE-I (305 rounds)
    • 30mm APDS (195 rounds)
    • 7.62mm (6k rounds)
    • AT-10 T-HEAT (8 missiles)
  • Crew: 2 (gunner, driver)
  • Passengers: 10

Variants in the game

Marines module (CMSF):

  • BMP-3M: The export model of BMP-3. A great IFV and can overcome any other Syrian light armored vehicle easily. Probably has upper hand on the older Syrian tanks as well.

Base game (CMBS):

  • BMP-3
  • BMP-3K
  • BMP-3M
  • BMP-3M (Arena)
  • BMP-3M (ERA)
  • BMP-3M (Shtora)

Sources

  • CMSF Marines game manual v1.10
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