The upgraded BMP-3 will be able to be used in the conditions of the North
KUBINKA /Moscow region/, August 24. /TASS/. PJSC Kurganmashzavod (part of the Rostec State Corporation's High-Precision Complexes holding) will equip the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle with an active protection complex during modernization. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the holding "High-precision complexes" during the international military-technical forum "Army-2021".
"The improvement of the product according to the main tactical and technical characteristics is constantly being carried out. To increase the level of security, lattice screens, sets of mounted dynamic protection are installed, the issue of using the installation of active protection systems is being worked out. The increase in command manageability is achieved through the introduction of a modern software and hardware complex, "High-Precision Complexes informed.
The upgraded BMP-3 will be able to be used in the conditions of the North. "To improve mobility, a new caterpillar with reduced ground pressure is being developed, which will allow the use of the BMP-3 for the protection of northern territories, will provide the product with increased cross-country ability. In addition, it is planned to equip the BMP-3 with a power plant using the UTD-32T engine with a capacity of 660 hp in the near future, " the holding noted.
The firepower of the improved vehicle will be increased by introducing high-precision ammunition into the ammunition package. "In the direction of improving the efficiency of the weapons complex, we are considering the possibility of using guided munitions," the press service added.
The BMP-3 is one of the main models of armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the most popular BMP in the world.
The Army-2021 Forum is being held in Kubinka, near Moscow, from August 22 to 28.
