Vehicle

Battlefield 3 tanks


The tanks in Battlefield 3 will consist of the main battle tanks of each faction, one for the US side, and one for Russia. The respective thanks in Battlefield 3 are old favorites: the M1A2 Abrams for the US and the trusted T90 for Russians.

M1 Abrams

The M1 Abrams has been the US main battle tank since 1980, and is the main battle tank for the US side in Battlefield 3.
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T-90

The T-90 is Russia’s main battle tank and has been since its official introduction in 1995. It is used across the world, from India to Saudi Arabia. The T90 is Russia’s main battle tank in Battlefield 3.



Battlefield 3 APCs





APCs — Armored Personnel Carrier –, or IFV, short for “Infantry Fighting Vehicle”, have been in all Battlefield games since Battlefield 2, and usually seat 4-6 soldiers. Battlefield 3 will featured one main APC per side: the LAV-25 for the US forces, and the BMP-2 for the Russian side. On top of that, there is one anti-air APC per faction in Battlefield 3 as well.

LAV-25

The LAV 25 is an eight-wheel APC introduced in 1983 for the US Army as an armored transport vehicle capable of transporting 9 soldiers, 3 crew and 6 passengers. The LAV-25 is the main infantry fighting vehicle for the US faction in Battlefield 3.
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BMP-2

The BMP-2 is the main armored personnel carrier for the Russian Forces, and seats up to seven passengers. The BMP-2 is the main APC/infantry fighting vehicle for the Russians in Battlefield 3.
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9K22 Tunguska

The 9K22 Tunguska is a Russian made anti-air vehicle that serves as the mobile AA for the Russian side in Battlefield 3. The Tunguska has dual 30mm anti-air canon plus surface to air missiles.
Full details on Tunguska »

LAV-AD

The LAV 25 AD — Air Defense — is the anti air version of the LAV 25, and serves as the mobile AA for the US side in Battlefield 3. It operates in much the same way as the regular LAV 25, but will be equipped with anti-air missiles and a Gatling gun.
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BTR-90

The BTR-90 is a Russian APC that seats 6 soldiers and has a powerful 30mm auto-canon, plus several other armaments. The BTR-90 is available in the Back To Karkand expansion pack.
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Bradley Fighting Vehicle

The Bradley Fighting Vehicle, also known as M3A3, is an APC with a 30mm main gun and a secondary .50 caliber machine gun. It seats 6 soldiers: 4 passengers in addition to the driver and gunner. UPDATE: the Bradley won’t be featured in Battlefield 3, it is replaced by the LAV 25.

BMD-3

The Russian made BMD-3, also known as an “infantry fighting vehicle”, is widely used across Russia and countries like India and Pakistan. UPDATE: The BMD-3 won’t be featured in Battlefield 3, it is replaced by the BPM-2.



Battlefield 3 helicopters


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Battlefield 3 will feature a total of 6 helicopters, with 2 attack helicopters per side, 2 transport helicopters, and 2 recon helicopters for the US and Russian side, respectively.

AH-1 Super Cobra

The Super Cobra was the main attack helicopter in Battlefield 2, and will reprise its role in Battlefield 3. The Cobra was introduced back in 1971, and is still in use today across several US armed forces.
Full details on Super Cobra »

Mi-28

The Mil MI28 is the Russian counterpart to the Super Cobra in Battlefield 3. It has been used since 1996 in the Russian army and was featured in previous Battlefield games.
Full details on Mi-28 »

UH-1Y Super Huey

The Bell UH-1Y Venom, a.k.a. Super Huey, is the main transport helicopter for the US side in Battlefield 3. The chopper can transport 5 soldiers: 1 pilot + 4 passengers.
Full details on Super Huey »

KA-60

The Kamrov KA-60 will make its Battlefield debut in Battlefield 3. The chopper is a new Russian design that was introduced in 1998 as a fast reconnaissance helicopter, and for transporting air-assault forces.
Full details on KA-60 »

AH-6J Little Bird

The Little Bird in Battlefield 3 is a fast attack and recon helicopter for the US faction, and seats 1 pilot + 1 gunner.
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Z-11

The Z-11 is a Chinese-made fast attack and recon helicopter, used across China among police and special forces. In Battlefield 3, the Z-11 will be the Russian counterpart to the Little Bird.
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AH64 Apache

Introduced in 1975, the Boeing AH64 Apache has been in service ever since and is the main attack helicopter of the United States. It’s one of the first vehicles to be confirmed in Battlefield 3. The Apache is used around the world by nations such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Egypt, among others. UPDATE: it has been confirmed that the Apache won’t be in Battlefield 3.

Mil MI24

The Mil MI24 is Russia’s most popular helicopter, and the main helicopter gunship. It has two pilots who can engage a variety of targets, and also seats 4 passengers. UPDATE: it has been confirmed that the MI24 won’t be in Battlefield 3.

UH60 Black Hawk

The UH60 Black Hawk is the main transport helicopter of the US military units, and has been confirmed for Battlefield 3. It can seat 5 soldiers, with a pilot, two gunners and two passengers. UPDATE: it has been confirmed that the Black Hawk won’t be in Battlefield 3, however it is still possible that we’ll see it in the Back to Karkand expansion.



Battlefield 3 Jets


Battlefield 3 will feature 4 jets — a fighter for each side (US and Russia), and a fighter-bomber for each side as well. Many familiar jets will return, including the F/A 18 Super Hornet, and the Su-35.

F/A 18 Super Hornet

The F/A 18 Super Hornet is multi-role jet introduced in the US in 1983 and is capable of taking off from an aircraft carrier. The F/A 18 is one of the most widely used jets in the US military, and almost 1,500 have been built to date. The Super Hornet is the main US attack jet in Battlefield 3.
Full details on the Super Hornet »

A10 Thunderbolt

The A10 Thunderbolt, nicknamed the “tank killer”, was first introduced in 1972 and is still in use today. The A10 was first featured in Battlefield 2 expansion pack “Armored Fury”, and will return in Battlefield 3 as the main fighter-bomber for the US forces.
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Sukhoi Su-35

The Su-35 is the next generation fighter jet for the Russian Army, and so far, only two dozen aircraft have been built. The fighter jet is a long rage, multipurpose jet capable of air and ground attacks, and is the main attack jet for the Russian side in Battlefield 3.
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Sukhoi Su-39

The Sukhoi Su-39 is modernized version of the Su-25, which was introduced in the early 1980s. The Su-39 is the main fighter-bomber for the Russian forces in Battlefield 3.
Full details on the Su-39 »

F35

The F35B is a short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) jet that can land vertically, and is available in Battlefield 3 as part of the Back To Karkand expans



Battlefield 3 transport vehicles


In addition to tanks, APCs, jets and helicopters, Battlefield 3 will feature a wide selection of transport vehicles, including jeeps, buggies, boats, and more. Many of old favorites will return, like the Humvee and Vodnik.

Humvee

The Humvee is the iconic US military transport vehicle. The Humvee was introduced in 1984, and is still in use today all over the world. It’s the main transport vehicle for the US forces in Battlefield 3.
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Vodnik

The Vodnik is the Russian answer to the Humvee, and is a multipurpose transport vehicle. The Vodnik is the main transport vehicle for the Russian forces in Battlefield 3.
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Growler ITV

The Growler is based on the Jeep and was introduced in 1999 and is mainly used as a vehicle for transport of troops, reconnaissance and towing of mortars and artillery weapons. In Battlefield 3, the Growler is used by the US forces.
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VDV Buggy

The Russian-made VDV buggy was introduced mainly as a light transport vehicle for the Russian paratroopers units. It was developed in the early 2000s and has since been in service across several Russian forces. The VDV is the fast transport vehicle for the Russian faction in Battlefield 3.
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DPV — Desert Patrol Vehicle

The DPV, or Desert Patrol Vehicle, is a fast attach vehicle which seats one driver plus two passengers. The DPV is part of the Back To Karkand expansion.
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RHIB Boat

The RHIB — Rigid-hulled inflatable boat — is a fast, lightweight boat that’s been featured in many Battlefield games, and will return in Battlefield 3. The RHIB is usable by both the US and Russian forces.
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AAV-7A1 / Amphibious Assault Vehicle

The AAV-7A1, or Amphibious Assault Vehicle, is a tracked, armored amphibious vehicle capable of crossing both land and water. It’s available in Battlefield 3 to both US and Russian forces, and is armed with either a 40mm grenade launcher, or a 25 mm chain gun, with a .50 caliber secondary machine gun available as well.
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