Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 vs BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley
Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 leads on range (600 vs 400 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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 Kurganmashzavod BMP-3
Wins 5/8 |  BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley
Wins 3/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h ✓ | 66 km/h |
| Range (km) | 600 km ✓ | 400 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 26.7 hp/t ✓ | 21.1 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 100 mm | 25 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 900 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.14 m | 6.55 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 18,700 kg | 27,600 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 7 ✓ | 6 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 500 hp | 600 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $4,200,000 |
| Units built | 2,400 | 6,720 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 12 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 and BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 has the longest range at 600 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley has the lower public unit-cost figure at 4,200,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Is the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 better than the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley? +
On the public specs we track, the Kurganmashzavod BMP-3 leads on 2 of 2 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.