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The Marine Corps can receive the "marine" BMP-3F

The Marine Corps can get into service «maritime» BMP-3F
Russian marines can get into service with BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles. The final decision will be made based on the results of strategic command post exercises. “Caucasus 2020”. It is reported “Notifications” with reference to sources in the Ministry of Defense.

The military department will make the final decision on equipping the marines with the BMP-3F after the KShU “Caucasus 2020”, during which the marines on the BMP-3F will act during the playing of episodes on the Caspian coast.

BMP-3F - “marine” modification of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, more buoyant. It is equipped with a lightweight water-reflective flap, telescopic intake pipe, water-reflective shields on the tower. Able to move on water in waves of three points, and with 2 points, conduct aimed fire. Speed ​​afloat – 10 km / h, with the engine running, it can be in the water up to 7 hours.

It is assumed, that the BMP will replace the PT-76 amphibious tanks for the marines, used during the Soviet army, but already taken out of service. Currently, only the BTR-82 is in service with the marines and there are no vehicles with more powerful weapons.. Recently, the Marines have been armed with tanks., but they cannot be used at the first stage of the landing when capturing a bridgehead, they only work on the ground. At the same time, the BMP-3F carries a 100-mm 2A70 cannon., capable of hitting armored vehicles and sheltered targets.

note, that although the BMP-3F was developed around 10 years ago, it is not in service with the Russian army, a number of equipment is in trial operation. the only country, adopted the BMP-3F into service is Indonesia, bought in 2009 and 2012 years 54 BMP-3F and concluded in 2019 year a new contract for 22 BMP-3F and 21 armored personnel carrier BT-3F, created on the basis of this BMP.

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