Russian troops showcased the amphibious variant BT-3F of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle. This armored personnel carrier has removed the turret and raised the troop compartment. Since it is waterborne, the troop compartment doors are installed on the upper part of the vehicle body. It can carry up to 12 assault troops and has strong water barrier crossing capability. It is equipped with a remote-controlled turret mounted with machine guns and grenade launchers as well as a towing device for towing carriers.
This amphibious armored personnel carrier began development over ten years ago, but at that time, the Russian military had no demand, causing the progress to stall. After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, eastern Ukraine has a dense network of rivers and streams, urgently requiring the Russian military to have an armored vehicle with full terrain waterborne and land combat capabilities. It is expected that this armored vehicle will soon be equipped by the Russian Navy Infantry and some Army units.
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