Image source: Photo: "Bulletin of Mordovia"
The upgraded version of the BMP-3M called Dragoon with the BM100+30 combat module differs from the usual troika in its modified layout.
This infantry fighting vehicle has an engine, and this is a 660-horsepower UTD-32, located in the front of the hull, which allows you to accelerate up to 70 km/h on the highway. The reverse speed is 20 km/h. Water barriers are overcome at a speed of 10 km/h.
Image source: Photo: "Bulletin of Mordovia"
Image source: Photo: "Bulletin of Mordovia"
The above-mentioned combat module is also armed with a 100 mm ATGM launcher and a 30 mm automatic cannon paired with it, as well as a 7.62mm machine gun.
A big advantage is that all ammunition is located in an isolated compartment, which significantly increases the safety of the crew and troops.
Image source: Photo: "Bulletin of Mordovia"
The Vityaz fire control system is all-day, it is able to automatically accompany targets. The crew of the car is 3 people, it also accommodates 8 paratroopers. The weight of the new infantry fighting vehicle has increased to 21 tons. According to experts, in this version, the BMP-3M could be a very dangerous opponent not only for M2 Bradley, other light armored vehicles of NATO, but also for main battle tanks such as M1 Abrams and Leopard2.
Lev Romanov
