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BMP-3K is a command vehicle developed on the basis of BMP-3 IFV and intended to provide command and control over subordinate units, communication with commander of a higher-level unit and accomplish combat missions as an organic part.of combat sub-unit. 

The BMP-3K crew consists of commander of the vehicle, gunner and driver. There are also 3 more working stations (+2 spare seats) provided for commanding officers. 
The main armament of BMP-3K command vehicle includes 100-mm gun - ATGM launcher, 30-mm automatic cannon and 7.62-mm machine gun, all mounted as one unit. With its high fire power and advanced fire control system the BMP-3K command vehicle is able to fight against various types of ground and low flying aerial targets, taking part in combat operations along with the standard BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles. 

As well as other vehicles based on BMP-3 chassis, the command vehicle BMP-3K features high characteristics of mobility, floatability, protection and reliability. BMP-3K is characterized by excellent off-road capabilities, develops 70 km/h speed and moves afloat with 10 km/h speed. 

Command vehicle BMP-3Kcan be fully adapted to operation in hot environment by installation of the forced cooling system of the engine and air conditioning system for the crew. The crew is provided with comfort operational conditions at ambient temperature up to +50° C.

Moreover, the BMP-3K is fitted with the following additional equipment, including:
- TN A-4 navigation equipment;
- additional VHP radio station;
- additional power unit;  
- magnetic aiming circle PAB-2M with azimuth attachment. 

At customer's request, the BMP-3K command vehicle is provided with possibility for installation of command and control system, navigation equipment and communication means currently employed at customer's army. 

The following systems, increasing the vehicle combat capabilities, can be installed on the BMP-3K vehicle at customer's request: 
- new more powerful UTD-32 engine with 660 hp; 
- «Vesna-KΒ» sighting system with thermal imaging camera and AST-B automatic target-tracker; 
- commander's observation device TKN-AI with laser active-pulse illumination or commander's panoramic sight; 
- digital ballistic computer DBC-88; -ATGM loading mechanism; -driver's day/night vision deviceTVK-1; 
- «Arena-» defensive-aid suite, Β«Shtora-1Β» optoelectronic suppression system or explosive reactive armor (ERA) set; 
- additional armorshields; 
- IUSSh-688 chassis information system or EPVO electronic assistantfor the crew;
- KBM-3M2E air conditioner for the manned compartment or air conditioner-power unit. 
Installation of the above equipment provides a considerable improvement of ergonomics, mobility, protection and fire power of the BMP-3K vehicle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS