BMP-3

The BMP-3 is a Soviet-designed infantry fighting vehicle known for its heavy armament, including a 100mm main gun and a 30mm autocannon. It provides significant firepower and troop transport capabilities for ground forces, capable of amphibious operations.

Developed in the 1980s by the Kurganmashzavod design bureau as the "Object 688," the vehicle was designed to succeed the BMP-1 and BMP-2 by offering vastly superior firepower and armor protection. It officially entered service with the Soviet Armed Forces in 1987, shortly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The BMP-3 saw its first combat deployment during the First Chechen War and has since been utilized in various conflicts, including the Yemeni Civil War by Emirati forces and extensively in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Russian mechanized infantry units and has been widely exported to nations such as the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Cyprus.