The BMP-3 engine is a diesel four-stroke, liquid-cooled design. The transmission is a four-speed hydromechanical power unit, with power takeoff to its water jets.

Aug 7, 2025 · Tactical mobility, now increasingly determined by available engine power and the ability to carry additional systems, remains central to land combat effectiveness. With its …

Sep 9, 2025 · In August 2025, Russia began testing the UTD-32T diesel for the BMP-3 IFV, an engine said to add both torque and horsepower while raising the vehicle’s weight by only …

The bottom of the BMP-3 has a double hull and the engine is squeezed under the floor of the vehicle. Troops can exit the vehicle from the rear, literally running over the engine.

The BMP-3’s high mobility features are provided by a multi-fuel engine and an original-design hydromechanical transmission. Two water jets ensure high maneuverability afloat.

Sep 15, 2025 · Compared to the BMP-1 and BMP-2, the BMP-3 introduced several groundbreaking improvements: a more powerful armament suite, enhanced protection, a rear …

The Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle is powered by a 500 hp (375 kW) UTD-29M diesel engine and has a power-to-weight ratio of 27 hp/tonne. Using a torsion bar suspension, BMP-3 …

Aug 8, 2022 · In the BMP-3, the relocated engine (from the front to the rear-right) now allowed the driver to be seated at center. Five firing ports were given to the fighting compartment.

Images Author: "2008 Moscow May Parade Rehearsal - BMP-3" by Vovan - Репетиция парада. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Commons - …

Apr 26, 2000 · The engine is the V-shaped UTD-29 diesel engine, which produces 500hp. The transversal mount of the engine enables the wheel drive, cardan shaft for the waterjet drives …