BMP-3 with "Karkas-1"/"Karkas-2" ERA packages

 Shown at an exhibition in Omsk in 2001. ERA blocks are located on the side and frontal parts of the hull and turret together with rubber fabric and lattice screens. Additional protection significantly increases the survivability of the BMP-3.

Advertising information of those years stated that the BMP-3 with the "Karkas-1"/"Karkas-2" was capable of withstanding the impact of HEAT grenades (RPG) with armour penetration up to 550 mm. Also, reactive armour blocks increase the armour's resistance to damage from bullets of 14.5 mm calibre.



Only known image of a BMP-3M swimming with the additional armour package.


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