BMM-3 Russian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Mobile Dressing Station
BMM-3
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Basic Information
Name
BMM-3 Russian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Mobile Dressing Station
Designation
BMM-3
Alternate Designation
BMM-3
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The BMM-3 operates as the mobile dressing station with the team of doctors and a bandaging set. The basic design of all modifications comprises a basic sanitary set. Up to four heavy casualties can be carried on stretchers inside the hull, and additional two outside on the stretchers placed under engine compartment roof. The equipment and medicine set ensures the delivery of first aid at stationary position and on the move. The vehicle has a folding tent to be attached to the vehicle at any side door. Up to 12 casualties can be accommodated in the tent.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
KPVT 14.5mm Heavy Machine Gun (KPV)
Engine
Water-cooled, V8 Diesel
Max Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Variants
BMM-2
Battlefield ambulance for use at the battalion level for field treatment
BMM-1
Battlefield ambulance for first aid & MEDVAC operations
BMM
Medical series; BMM-1 (ambulance), BMM-2 (Bn Aid Stn), & BMM-3 (Bde Aid Stn)
System
Alternative Designation
BMM-3
Description
8 X 8 wheeled Mobile Dressing Station
Chassis
BTR-80
Crew
3 ea
Note
The equipment and medicine set ensures the delivery of first aid at stationary position and on the move. The vehicle has a folding tent to be attached to the vehicle at any side door. Up to 12 casualties can be accommodated in the tent.
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.41 m
Weight, Combat
13.6 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
KamAZ-7403
Engine Type
Water-cooled, V8 Diesel
Automotive Performance
260 hp
Range, Cruising
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
80 km/h
Speed, Maximum Off-Road
60 km/h
Speed, Maximum Swim
10 km/h
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
2.0 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Communications
Primary
R-173
Secondary
R-163
Intercome
R-174
Main Weapons System
System
Name
KPVT 14.5mm Heavy Machine Gun (KPV)
Type
Heavy Machine Gun (KPV)
Caliber
14.5mm mm
Manufacturer
V.A. Degtyarev Plant
In Service
1949-Present
Proliferated
Widely Proliferated
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Bangladesh
Benin
Bulgaria: locally produced
Cambodia
Cameroon
Congo
China: Type 56 machine gun, produced by Norinco
Cuba
Czechoslovakia (ex)
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland (KPVT)
Georgia
Guinea-Bissau
Hungary
India - Manufactured at Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
Iraq- Iraqi Armed Forces
Popular Mobilization Forces
Iraqi Kurdistan
Iran
Islamic State
Ivory Coast
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
Laos
Lebanon
Libya
Malawi
Mali - Armed and Security Forces of Mali
Malta - North Korea-made KPVs
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
North Korea
Nicaragua
Pakistan: Used by the Pakistan Army.
Panama
Poland
Romania: KPV and KPVT built under license
Russia
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
São Tomé and Príncipe
Serbia (KPVT)
Sierra Leone: Chinese QJG56 and Polish KPVT
Slovenia (KPVT)
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Syria
Togo
Ukraine
Yemen
Vietnam
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Weight
49 kg
Length, Total
1.980 mm
Barrel Length
1,346 mm
Width
162 mm
Height
225 mm
Rate of Fire
600 rds/min
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Effective Firing Range
3,000 m
Feed System
40-round belt
Sights
iron or optical
Maximum Elevation
+60 deg
Minimum Elevation
-4 deg
Fire on the Move
Yes
Ammunition
Name
INA
Type
API-T
Caliber
14.5 mm
Cartridge
14.5×114 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,005 m/s
Effective Range (Day)
2,000 m
Effective Range (Night)
INA
Tactical Range
1,500-2,000 m
Armor Penetration
20 at 1,000 m/ 30 at 500 m
Basic Load
500 ea
Note
Additional Ammo includes: API, I-T
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Function
In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces.
In Service
1961-present
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
Proliferation
1 Million +
Max Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Effective Rate of Fire
250-300 rds.min
Weight (Gun Only)
9 kg
Weight (Tripod Only)
7.7 kg
Length, Total
1,203 mm
Length, Barrel
605 mm
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Effective Firing Range (With Sight Adjustments)
100 - 1,500 m
Ammunition
Name
57-N-323S
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR km
Muzzle Velocity
855 m/s
Accuracy of fire at 300 m
90 mm
Basic Load
2,500 ea
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
INA
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
INA
Thermal Sight Gunner
INA
Gunner Day Sights
1P3-6, 1.2x/4x
Main Gun Stabilization
No
Infrared Searchlight
OU-3GA2M
Protection
Hull Armor
Front armor of the BMM-3 protects against 12.7 mm rounds. All-round protection is against 7.62 mm rounds and artillery shell splinters.
Turret Armor
Protection against 12.7mm and shrapnel
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
INA
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes, Collective
Smoke Equipment
6 x 81-mm smoke grenade launchers
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Medical Vehicles
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Medical Vehicles
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
2.41 m
Weight
13600 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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