The BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta , Russian: Боевая Машина Десанта, lit. 'Combat Vehicle of the Airborne') is a light infantry fighting vehicle originating in the Soviet Union that is fully amphibious and air-droppable with crew inside. It is intended to …

The BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta, Russian "Боевая Машина Десанта", literally "Combat Vehicle of the Airborne") is an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) originating from the former Soviet Union....

The BMD-3 is a mechanized infantry combat vehicle of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early to mid 1980's as a next generation airborne combat vehicle. Development took place at the same time as the BMP-3. A high level of parts commonality between BMD-3 …

The BMD-3 was still a cold war design, largely inspired by the BMD-2, but with a main difference. It was using the turret of the BMP-2 for commonality of parts, training, and because of the good performances of the 30 mm 2A42 autocannon.

The BMD-3 is an airborne tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed and manufactured by the Russian Defense Company Volgograd Tractor Plant. The first production of BMD-3 was delivered in 1990 to Russian airborne units followed by naval infantry units.

The BMD-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle was developed as a replacement of the earlier BMD-1. It was born out of a requirement to supply the former Soviet Airborne Forces with an IFV that was air-deployable, amphibious and big enough to be married to the BMP-2 IFV's turret.

The BMD-3 is the successor to the BMD-1 and BMD-2 AIFVs. The BMD-3 features a brand new chassis fitted with the complete turret of the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. The BMD-3 retains the boat-shaped hull with the two-man turret located in the forward third of the chassis.

Feb 27, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BMD-3 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta) Airborne Amphibious Light Tank / Infantry Fighting Vehicle including pictures.

The BMD-3 features an entirely new chassis fitted with the two-man turret of the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. While retaining the boat-shaped hull of the earlier vehicles, the BMD-3 has improved amphibious capability and a significant increase in firepower.

Feb 20, 2025 · BMD-3: A Glimpse into the Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The BMD-3 is a fascinating piece of military technology. Designed for airborne troops, this vehicle combines firepower, mobility, and protection. Let's dive into some intriguing facts about the BMD-3.