The BMP-3 is being tested with a new combat module. It should be noted, that recently the number of various types of remote-controlled combat modules has clearly increased and the command has a difficult task in choosing the most effective of them.
In this case, we are talking about testing a combat module (BM) "Epoch". Testing is carried out at the proving grounds of the Ministry of Defense, as reported by the press service of the Russian holding "High-precision complexes".
noted, that the contract for the supply of BMP-3 with BM "Epoch" has already been concluded by the manufacturer with the main military department.
Earlier, "Military Review" in the section "Armored vehicles" reported that, what is the "Epoch" combat module. In the basic version, the BM is equipped with a 30 mm 2A42 cannon.. In this case, 2017 year there was talk about, that the main caliber of the "Epoch" can eventually be replaced by 57-mm. So far there is no confirmation that, that the 30mm automatic cannon was replaced with a 57 mm, It has been reported. The combat module also includes anti-tank guided missiles of the Kornet complex and a machine-gun mount.