| The BMD-3 is the successor to the BMD-1 and BMD-2 AIFVs. It features a brand new chassis but retains the boat-shaped hull with the crew located in the forward third of the
chassis. It has much better amphibious capability than its predecessors as there is more room inside the vehicle. The BMD-3 can be airdropped from transport aircraft with the
complete crew remaining inside the vehicle. In the past, the crew was dropped separately, and it often took a considerable time for them to locate the vehicle. By dropping the
vehicle with its crew ready in the vehicle, the element of surprise associated with airborne operations is enhanced.
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