The Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle is designed for the transportation of soldiers and their fire support - its troop compartment accommodates five soldiers, while its own crew consists of three more people. These vehicles are successfully used during assaults, as no other armoured vehicle can surpass the BMP-3 in terms of fire density. The rotating turret is equipped with a 100mm cannon, with the ability to launch anti-tank guided missiles, as well as a rapid-firing 30mm automatic cannon and a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. Two more machine guns are mounted in the front of the hull for forward fire. The BMP-3 can accelerate on the highway up to the “automobile” speed of 70 km/h, is able to swim at a speed of up to 10 km/h and fire afloat. The BMP-3 is in service not only in Russia, but also in many other countries around the world.
