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{{Specs-Card|code=b_18a}}
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{{Specs-Card|code=ussr_bmp_3}}
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.93 "Shark Attack"]].
  
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This is the first multi-engine land-based bomber available in the American Bomber tech tree. With a maximum bomb load of 2000 lbs, it is a decent medium bomber, although its gunners' fields of fire are somewhat poor, the only viable one being the dorsal turret gunner which suffers from the large blind spot the rudder creates directly behind the aircraft. It is recommended to level bomb at high altitude, as its poor manoeuvrability means you will have a hard time bombing moving ground targets at low altitude without a relatively straight bombing run.
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== General info ==
 +
=== Survivability and armour ===
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''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
  
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== General info ==
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=== Mobility ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forward and backwards.''
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
 
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! colspan="3" | Mobility characteristics
 +
|-
 +
! Weight (tons)
 +
! Add-on armour<br>weight (tons)
 +
! Max speed (km/h)
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2" | 18.7 || rowspan="2" | N/A
 +
| 78 (AB)
 +
|-
 +
| 70 (RB/SB)
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! colspan="3" | Engine power (horsepower)
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,049 m)
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! Mode !! Stock !! Upgraded
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
 
|-
 
|-
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! AB
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| ''Arcade'' || ??? || ???
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! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| 357 || 344 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.9 || 22.8 || 5.7 || 5.7 || 500
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| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || ??? || 500
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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! colspan="3" | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,049 m)
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! Mode !! Stock !! Upgraded
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
 
|-
 
|-
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! AB
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| ''Arcade'' || ??.?? || ??.??
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! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| 395 || 375 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.1 || 21.0 || 10.3 || 7.7 || 500
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| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || ??.?? || 26.74
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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====Details====
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== Armaments ==
 +
=== Main armament ===
 +
<!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Advise about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
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{{main|2A70 (100 mm)}}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="5" | Features
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! colspan="6" | [[2A70 (100 mm)|100 mm 2A70]]
 
|-
 
|-
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! Combat flaps
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! colspan="3" | Capacity
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! Take-off flaps
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! Vertical<br>guidance
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! Landing flaps
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! Horizontal<br>guidance
−
! Air brakes
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! Stabilizer
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| colspan="3" | 48 || -6°/+60° || ±180° || Two-plane
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
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|-
 +
! Mode
 +
! Stock
 +
! Upgraded
 +
! Prior +<br>Full crew
 +
! Prior +<br>Expert qualif.
 +
! Prior +<br>Ace qualif.
 +
|-
 +
| ''Arcade'' || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.??
 +
|-
 +
| ''Realistic'' || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.??
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 +
|-
 +
! Stock
 +
! Prior +<br>Full crew
 +
! Prior +<br>Expert qualif.
 +
! Prior +<br>Ace qualif.
 +
|-
 +
| ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.??
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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==== Ammunition ====
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
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|-
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
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! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
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! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
 +
|-
 +
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 +
|-
 +
| 3OF32 || HE || 31 || 31 || 31 || 31 || 31 || 31
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|-
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| 3OF70 || HE || 36 || 36 || 36 || 36 || 36 || 36
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|-
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| 9M117 || ATGM || 600 || 600 || 600 || 600 || 600 || 600
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|-
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| 9M117M1 || ATGM || 750 || 750 || 750 || 750 || 750 || 750
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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! colspan="11" | Shell details
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|-
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
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! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 +
! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
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! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Normalisation at 30°<br>from horizontal
 +
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 +
|-
 +
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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| 3OF32 || HE || 250 || 15.6 || 0.1 || N/A || 2602.6 || +0.0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
 
|-
 
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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| 3OF70 || HE || 355 || 15.8 || 0.1 || N/A || 3542 || +0.0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
 
|-
 
|-
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! +
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| 9M117 || ATGM || 370 || 18.8 || N/A || 0.1 || 3000 || ?.?° || 80° || 82° || 90°
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! -
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 340 || ~10 || ~4
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| 9M117M1 || ATGM || 370 || 18.8 || 0.2 || 0.1 || 3000 || ?.?° || 80° || 82° || 90°
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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<!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! Full<br>ammo
 +
! 1st<br>rack empty
 +
! 2nd<br>rack empty
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! 3rd<br>rack empty
 +
! 4th<br>rack empty
 +
! 5th<br>rack empty
 +
! 6th<br>rack empty
 +
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
|-
 
|-
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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| '''48''' || ?? ''(+??)'' || ?? ''(+??)'' || ?? ''(+??)'' || ?? ''(+??)'' || ?? ''(+??)'' || ?? ''(+??)'' || ??
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| < 200 || < 270 || < 250 || > 324
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|}
 +
 
 +
==== [[Optics]] ====
 +
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! colspan="3" | {{PAGENAME}} Optics
 +
|-
 +
!
 +
! Default magnification
 +
! Maximum magnification
 +
|-
 +
! Main Gun optics
 +
| X7.4 || X8.0
 +
|-
 +
! Comparable optics
 +
| colspan="2" | ???
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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 +
=== Additional armament ===
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<!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
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{{main|2A72 (30 mm)}}
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="6" | [[2A72 (30 mm)|30 mm 2A72]]
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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! colspan="3" | Capacity
 +
! Vertical<br>guidance
 +
! Horizontal<br>guidance
 +
! Stabilizer
 
|-
 
|-
−
! Optimal altitude
+
| colspan="3" | 500 || -6°/+60° || N/A || Vertical
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 1,158 m || 860 hp || 1,032 hp
+
! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! Mode
 +
! Stock
 +
! Upgraded
 +
! Prior +<br>Full crew
 +
! Prior +<br>Expert qualif.
 +
! Prior +<br>Ace qualif.
 
|-
 
|-
−
! Optimal altitude
+
| ''Arcade'' || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.??
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 2,926 m || 850 hp || 1,020 hp
+
| ''Realistic'' || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.??
 +
|-
 +
! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 +
|-
 +
! Stock
 +
! Prior +<br>Full crew
 +
! Prior +<br>Expert qualif.
 +
! Prior +<br>Ace qualif.
 +
|-
 +
| ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.?? || ??.??
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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==== Ammunition ====
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<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
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* '''30 mm HE (Default):''' {{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
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* '''30 mm HE:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}
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* '''30 mm AP:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}
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* '''30 mm HVAP:''' {{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}
  
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* No armour
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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* Engines and fuel tanks in root of wing
+
! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics
 +
|-
 +
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 +
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
 +
|-
 +
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 +
|-
 +
| 30 mm APT || 64 || 62 || 50 || 38 || 29 || 22
 +
|-
 +
| 30 mm HE (Default)|| 64 || 62 || 50 || 38 || 29 || 22
 +
|-
 +
| 30 mm HE || 64 || 62 || 50 || 38 || 29 || 22
 +
|-
 +
| 30 mm HVAP || 100 || 95 || 80 || 72 || 62 || 50
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 +
! colspan="10" | Shell details
 +
|-
 +
! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 +
! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 +
! rowspan="2" | Normalisation at 30°<br>from horizontal
 +
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 +
|-
 +
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 +
|-
 +
| AP-T || 970 || 0.4 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1.0° || 47° || 60° || 65°
 +
|-
 +
| HEF-I || 960 || 0.389 || 0.2 || 0.1 || 49 || +0.0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
 +
|-
 +
| HVAP || 1,120 || 0.304 || N/A || N/A || N/A || +1.5° || 66° || 70° || 72°
 +
|-
 +
| HEF-T || 960 || 0.385 || 0.2 || 0.1 || 11.6 || +0.0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
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== Armaments ==
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=== Machine guns ===
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=== Suspended armament ===
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<!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
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<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
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{{main|PKT (7.62 mm)}}
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{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M57 (250 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AN-M66A2 (2,000 lb)}}
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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* 12 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (1,200 lb total)
 
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* 8 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 
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* 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 
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* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 
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* 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb (2,000 lb total)
 
  
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
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<!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->
 
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{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
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* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, chin turret (500 rpg)
 
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* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
 
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* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 
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As the first non-naval bomber available to the Americans, this plane is faster than its predecessors in the tech tree, the PBY flying boats. Its bomb load isn't bad for tier 1, with its maximum bomb load being a single 2000 lb bomb, which is enough to destroy a base in one strike in RB (as of Update 1.91). The defensive armament is somewhat lackluster however, with only 3 defensive positions, and of the 3 only one is somewhat viable for the defence of the aircraft. The lower ventral gunner is almost useless, and easily taken out, and the frontal gunner is only useful if your current enemy is directly in front and below you. The last turret, a massive dorsal contraption, can only fire in a 180 degree arc rear of the aircraft, and a significant bind spot is formed by the turrets proximity to the rather large rudder. Overall this bomber can be considered a trainer for the later American heavy bombers with its slow lumbering presence and high bomb load, coupled with multiple defensive positions.
 
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===Manual Engine Control===
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
+
! colspan="4" | [[PKT (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm PKT]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
+
! colspan="4" | ''Coaxial mount''
−
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
 
−
! colspan="3" | Radiator
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
! Oil
+
! Capacity<br>(Belt capacity)
−
! Water
+
! Fire rate<br>(shots/minute)
−
! Type
+
! Vertical<br>guidance
 +
! Horizontal<br>guidance
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
+
| 2,000 (250) || 700 || N/A || N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Modules===
+
== Usage in battles ==
 +
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
 +
 
 +
=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! colspan="1" | Tier
+
! Tier
−
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
+
! colspan="2" | Mobility
−
! colspan="1" | Survivability
+
! Protection
−
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
+
! colspan="3" | Firepower
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
−
| Fuselage repair
+
| Tracks
−
| Radiator
 
 
|
 
|
−
| Turret 7 mm
+
| Parts
−
| LBC-17
+
| Horizontal Drive
 +
| NVD
 +
| Laser rangefinder
 
|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
−
|
+
| Suspension
−
| Compressor
+
| Brake System
−
| Airframe
+
| FPE
−
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
+
| Adjustment of Fire
−
|
+
| Airstrike
 +
| 9M117M1
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
−
| Wings repair
+
| Filters
−
| Engine
 
−
|
 
 
|
 
|
−
| SBC-17
+
| Crew Replenishment
 +
| Elevation Mechanism
 +
| Smoke grenade
 +
| 30 mm APT
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
−
|
+
| Transmission
−
| Engine injection
+
| Engine
−
| Cover
+
| ESS
−
|
+
| Artillery Support
−
| MBC-17
+
| Improved optics
 +
| 30 mm HVAP
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
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''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
−
 
+
*
−
* Fairly manoeuvrable for a bomber.
 
−
* Single 2000 lb bomb can destroy a entire base, decimate vehicle formations, and be of great use in battles.
 
−
* Frontal gunner has a bigger field of fire allowing some flexibility in engaging other aircraft.
 
−
* Fairly fast for its tier and class, meaning you can outrun most biplanes, Russian I-153s being an exception.
 
−
* Similar playstyle to the B-10, so any players new to the Bolo that have used the B-10 can expect the same general performance.
 
−
* Has a low BR, meaning that it fights fairly weak enemy fighters.
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
 +
*
  
−
* Rather slow.
+
== History ==
−
* Weak defensive armament won't help you very well against enemy fighters.
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In the late 70s, the Kurganmashzavod factory started developing a new infantry fighting vehicle to replace the BMP-1. The vehicle got a new experimental light tank chassis. The first models were supposed to be equipped with a 30mm cannon as its primary weapon, as well as grenade launchers, machine guns, and ATGM launchers. The military considered the vehicle’s armament to be insufficient and said that it offered no real advantage over the BMP-1. In order to correct the situation, the Tula-based engineers suggested a new turret with the following armament: a rifled 100mm semi automatic cannon (also an ATGM launcher), a 30mm automatic cannon, and a PKT machine gun.
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The vehicle successfully underwent testing in this state, and in 1987, was accepted into the Soviet Army with the designation BMP-3. Since then, this combat vehicle has been used by the Russian Army and over ten other countries, with especially large quantities being purchased by the United Arab Emirates where the vehicle was chosen over the Bradley and Warrior. The BMP-3 is constantly being upgraded and is still considered one of the best combat vehicles of its class in the world.
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The B-18 Bolo was designed because the US Army wanted a new bomber that was faster and carried a heavier bomb load than the existing Martin B-10.
 
  
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Two competitors showed up. Boeing model 299 (B-17), and the Douglas DB-1. Although the Boeing design was clearly superior (heavier bombload, longer range, and better defensive armament) The Boeing model 299 crashed upon take-off, and the Army immediately switched to the Douglas model. The lower price also counted in favour of the B-18 ($58,000 compared to $99,260). The B-18 played a stop-gap role until better bombers (B-17 and B-24) were built to replace it. The B-18 was not very widely used due to the lack of defensive armament and speed. Only 350 B-18s were built until production stopped and the plane was declared obsolete.
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Revision as of 23:25, 29 October 2019

Rank 6 USA
F-5C Pack
BMP-3
ussr_bmp_3.png
BMP-3
USSR flag.png USSR
VI Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
8.7 9.0 9.0
Class:
Research:190 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:520 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

GarageImage BMP-3.jpg


The BMP-3 is a rank VI Soviet light tank with a battle rating of 8.7 (AB) and 9.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.93 "Shark Attack".

General info

Survivability and armour

Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.

Mobility

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forward and backwards.

Mobility characteristics
Weight (tons) Add-on armour
weight (tons) 		Max speed (km/h)
18.7 N/A 78 (AB)
70 (RB/SB)
Engine power (horsepower)
Mode Stock Upgraded
Arcade  ???  ???
Realistic/Simulator  ??? 500
Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Mode Stock Upgraded
Arcade  ??.??  ??.??
Realistic/Simulator  ??.?? 26.74

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: 2A70 (100 mm)
100 mm 2A70
Capacity Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance 		Stabilizer
48 -6°/+60° ±180° Two-plane
Turret rotation speed (°/s)
Mode Stock Upgraded Prior +
Full crew 		Prior +
Expert qualif. 		Prior +
Ace qualif.
Arcade  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??
Realistic  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??
Reloading rate (seconds)
Stock Prior +
Full crew 		Prior +
Expert qualif. 		Prior +
Ace qualif.
 ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
3OF32 HE 31 31 31 31 31 31
3OF70 HE 36 36 36 36 36 36
9M117 ATGM 600 600 600 600 600 600
9M117M1 ATGM 750 750 750 750 750 750
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
Mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Normalisation at 30°
from horizontal 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
3OF32 HE 250 15.6 0.1 N/A 2602.6 +0.0° 79° 80° 81°
3OF70 HE 355 15.8 0.1 N/A 3542 +0.0° 79° 80° 81°
9M117 ATGM 370 18.8 N/A 0.1 3000  ?.?° 80° 82° 90°
9M117M1 ATGM 370 18.8 0.2 0.1 3000  ?.?° 80° 82° 90°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
48  ?? (+??)  ?? (+??)  ?? (+??)  ?? (+??)  ?? (+??)  ?? (+??)  ??

Optics

BMP-3 Optics
Default magnification Maximum magnification
Main Gun optics X7.4 X8.0
Comparable optics  ???

Additional armament

Main article: 2A72 (30 mm)
30 mm 2A72
Capacity Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance 		Stabilizer
500 -6°/+60° N/A Vertical
Turret rotation speed (°/s)
Mode Stock Upgraded Prior +
Full crew 		Prior +
Expert qualif. 		Prior +
Ace qualif.
Arcade  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??
Realistic  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??
Reloading rate (seconds)
Stock Prior +
Full crew 		Prior +
Expert qualif. 		Prior +
Ace qualif.
 ??.??  ??.??  ??.??  ??.??

Ammunition

  • 30 mm HE (Default): HEF-I · AP-T
  • 30 mm HE: HEF-I · AP-T · HEF-I · HEF-T
  • 30 mm AP: AP-T · AP-T · AP-T · HEF-T
  • 30 mm HVAP: HVAP · HVAP · HVAP · HVAP · HEF-T
Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
30 mm APT 64 62 50 38 29 22
30 mm HE (Default) 64 62 50 38 29 22
30 mm HE 64 62 50 38 29 22
30 mm HVAP 100 95 80 72 62 50
Shell details
Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
Mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Normalisation at 30°
from horizontal 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
AP-T 970 0.4 N/A N/A N/A -1.0° 47° 60° 65°
HEF-I 960 0.389 0.2 0.1 49 +0.0° 79° 80° 81°
HVAP 1,120 0.304 N/A N/A N/A +1.5° 66° 70° 72°
HEF-T 960 0.385 0.2 0.1 11.6 +0.0° 79° 80° 81°

Machine guns

Main article: PKT (7.62 mm)
7.62 mm PKT
Coaxial mount
Capacity
(Belt capacity) 		Fire rate
(shots/minute) 		Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance
2,000 (250) 700 N/A N/A

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts Horizontal Drive NVD Laser rangefinder
II Suspension Brake System FPE Adjustment of Fire Airstrike 9M117M1
III Filters Crew Replenishment Elevation Mechanism Smoke grenade 30 mm APT
IV Transmission Engine ESS Artillery Support Improved optics 30 mm HVAP

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

Pros:

Cons:

History

In the late 70s, the Kurganmashzavod factory started developing a new infantry fighting vehicle to replace the BMP-1. The vehicle got a new experimental light tank chassis. The first models were supposed to be equipped with a 30mm cannon as its primary weapon, as well as grenade launchers, machine guns, and ATGM launchers. The military considered the vehicle’s armament to be insufficient and said that it offered no real advantage over the BMP-1. In order to correct the situation, the Tula-based engineers suggested a new turret with the following armament: a rifled 100mm semi automatic cannon (also an ATGM launcher), a 30mm automatic cannon, and a PKT machine gun.

The vehicle successfully underwent testing in this state, and in 1987, was accepted into the Soviet Army with the designation BMP-3. Since then, this combat vehicle has been used by the Russian Army and over ten other countries, with especially large quantities being purchased by the United Arab Emirates where the vehicle was chosen over the Bradley and Warrior. The BMP-3 is constantly being upgraded and is still considered one of the best combat vehicles of its class in the world.

- From Devblog

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


USSR light tanks
T-26  T-26 · T-26 (1st Gv.T.Br.) · T-26-4 · T-26E
BT  BT-5 · RBT-5 · BT-7 · BT-7 TD · BT-7M · BT-7A (F-32)
T-50  T-126 · T-50
T-70  T-70 · T-80
PT-76  PT-76B · PT-76-57 · Object 906
BMP  BMP-1 · BMP-2 · BMP-2M · BMP-3
BMD  BMD-4
2S25  2S25 · 2S25M
Wheeled  BA-11 · BTR-80A
Other  T-60 · Object 685 · 2S38
China  ▂Type 62

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