BMP-3 [SEP] service entry
next-generation infantry combat vehicle "Obyekt" 688 from A. Blagonravov's design bureau. The Ob. 688's original weapon configuration consisting of an externally mounted Shipunov 2A42 30 mm autocannon, a 7.62mm PKT machine gun and twin "9M113 Konkurs" ATGM launcher was rejected; instead the new 2K23 armament system was selected. The resulting BMP-3 was developed in the early 1980s and entered service with the Soviet Army officially in 1987. It was shown for the first time in public during the 1990 Victory Day parade and was
458 in 2000 and 2005. A number of BMP-1s was modernized to BMP-1U standard while some were converted into ARVes.
- – 10 ordered in 1995 from Czech Republic and delivered in 1996 (the vehicles were previously in Czech service). 5 ordered in 1996 from Czech Republic and delivered in 1998. Between 3 and 5 ordered in 1996 from Czech Republic and delivered in 1999 (the vehicles were previously in Czech service).
- – 180 BMP-1s are currently in service. 6 BRM-1s in service in 2000 and 2005