Kurganmashzavod (part of the High-Precision Complexes holding of the Rostec State Corporation) will equip the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle with an active protection complex during the modernization. This was announced on Tuesday, August 24, by the press service of the holding at 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 noted.
The upgraded machine can be used in the conditions of the North, says TASS.
"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 said.
The firepower of the BMP-3 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.
As the Newspaper writes.ru", the firepower of the BMP-3 makes it comparable to a light tank.
On Thursday, August 19, state tests of the latest K-16 armored personnel carrier (APC) and the K-17 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (BMP) on the Boomerang platform began. This was told by Mikhail Osyko, a member of the board of the Military-Industrial Commission (MIC) of the Russian Federation.
