Russia Continues to Strengthen its Army in Ukraine with Delivery of New Batch of BMD-4M and BMP-3.

Kurganmashzavod, part of the High-Precision Systems holding under the Russian state corporation Rostec, has delivered a new batch of BMD-4M airborne combat vehicles to the Russian Ministry of Defense on Airborne Forces Day, dated July 2, 2024. Additionally, a shipment of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles has been sent to the Russian armed forces.
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Russia delivers a new batch of BMD-4M and BMP-3. (Picture source: Vitaly V.Kuzmin)

Both the BMD-4M and BMP-3 models feature enhanced protection, equipped with standard armor kits and additional protective grids, significantly increasing their survivability in combat situations. Kurganmashzavod continues to meet its monthly delivery schedule for special-use equipment intended for the Russian army.

The additional protection is provided with the equipment and can be quickly mounted within the units, facilitating transport on standard cargo platforms.

“Rostec manufactures a diverse range of specialized weapons and equipment for airborne troops, including the 2S41 ‘Drok’ self-propelled mortars, BMD-4M combat vehicles, and parachute systems for their deployment. Today, Kurganmashzavod has completed a new batch of BMD-4M vehicles with additional protection, now sent to the troops,” stated Bekkhan Ozdoyev, a member of the Russian Union of Machine Builders and industrial director of the armament cluster at Rostec.

The BMP-3 is a modern infantry fighting vehicle designed in Russia. Armed with a 100 mm cannon, a 30 mm cannon, and three 7.62 mm machine guns, it offers impressive firepower. This vehicle is protected by welded aluminum alloy armor, capable of withstanding light weapon calibers and shell fragments, ensuring the safety of its crew and passengers.

Used by many countries, including Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Nicaragua, Russia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela, the BMP-3 weighs 18,700 kg. It is distinguished by its speed, reaching 70 km/h on the road and 10 km/h in water, granting it great mobility on different terrains.

The BMP-3 is equipped with several accessory systems, such as a fire control system, night vision, and an NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection system, enhancing its operational capabilities in various conditions. It has a range of 600 km, allowing for long missions without frequent refueling.

The vehicle can carry a crew of three people, in addition to seven infantrymen, and measures 7.14 meters in length, 3.23 meters in width, and 2.65 meters in height, making it a versatile and robust transport and combat vehicle on the battlefield.

The BMD-4M is a modern airborne combat vehicle, designed and primarily used by Russia. (Picture source: Vitaly V.Kuzmin)

The BMD-4M is a modern airborne combat vehicle, designed and primarily used by Russia. It is armed with a 100 mm cannon, a 30 mm cannon, and a 7.62 mm PKT machine gun, offering substantial firepower for various combat situations. Its armored protection is optimized to withstand 30 mm ammunition at the front and 7.62 mm calibers as well as shell fragments on the sides of the hull, ensuring effective defense against various threats.

Weighing 13,500 kg, the BMD-4M can reach a speed of 70 km/h on the road, providing great mobility, essential for rapid operations and maneuvers in the field. This vehicle is equipped with several advanced systems, including a computerized fire control system, night vision, an NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection system, as well as a fire detection and suppression system and a heating system, enhancing its ability to operate in varied and often hostile conditions.

With a range of 500 km, the BMD-4M can carry out long missions without the need for frequent refueling. It is designed to transport a crew of two people and six soldiers, thus ensuring infantry mobility. Its dimensions, with a length of 6.0 meters, a width of 3.15 meters, and a height of 2.7 meters, allow it to be both compact and spacious enough for its operational role. This vehicle combines mobility, firepower, and protection, making it a major asset for the Russian airborne forces.

"High-Precision Complexes" regularly provide the Russian Ministry of Defense with BMD-4M combat vehicles and BTR-MDM armored personnel carriers in accordance with the schedule. Additionally, the holding company is ahead of schedule for the delivery of BMD-2s to the troops after major repairs.

The BMP-3 is a modern infantry fighting vehicle designed in Russia. (Picture source: Vitaly V.Kuzmin)