It was decided to strengthen the protection of the BMP-3, taking into account the experience of using armored vehicles in the framework of the SVO in Ukraine
BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles will receive additional armor, this decision was made taking into account the experience of using armored vehicles in a special military operation of the Russian army in Ukraine. This was announced by the executive director of "Kurganmashzavod" Petr Tyukov.
According to a representative of KMZ, following the results of the use of armored vehicles in the Russian SVO in Ukraine, a decision was made to strengthen the armor of the BMP-3 with armored screens and grilles, while the experience of combat use of BMPs will be taken into account when designing new vehicles.
- leads TASS Tyukov's words.
It is worth noting that the statement about the increase in armor protection of the BMP-3 is not the first, last year the press service of Kurganmashzavod, which produces this vehicle, reported that the BMP is being upgraded to improve performance characteristics. As part of this modernization, the infantry fighting vehicle will receive an active protection complex and hinged dynamic armor. Rostec, in turn, announced the high modernization potential of the BMP-3.
The BMP-3M infantry fighting vehicle is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 launcher, a 30 mm 2A72 automatic cannon and a 7,62 mm PKTM machine gun. The BMP is designed to transport personnel to the front line, increase the mobility, armament and security of military personnel on the battlefield in the conditions of the use of nuclear weapons. weapons and joint action with tanks in battle.
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