There is a BMP-3 Ranpur at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, the Largest Weapons test site in the World

There is a BMP-3 Ranpur at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, the Largest Weapons test site in the World


In order to excel in war, studying the opponent's strategies, strengths and defense equipment is important to master. Specifically regarding defense equipment, after recently there was an appearance of the Russian T-90A MBT (Main Battle Tank) in Louisiana which was being brought to the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Apparently at the same location is another Russian armored gun, which can be identified as BMP-3.


This was revealed after the latest edition of the Outpost newspaper released photos of the visit of a congressional staff delegation of members of the US House of Representatives and US senate-elected Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. And one of the photos shows a Russian-made BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) that appears to have been delivered to the center for testing.

There is no further information about the figure of BMP-3 at the Yuma Proving Ground, other than the unique appearance of the amphibious ranpur painted in yellow.

Yuma Proving Ground is a military facility located in Yuma, Arizona, United States. This facility is used to carry out weapons and military equipment testing, as well as troop training.

The Yuma Proving Ground is also known as one of the largest and busiest testing sites in the world, with an area of approximately 1,300 square miles (3,400 square km). Tests carried out here include testing weapons, military equipment and vehicles, testing new technologies, and so on. 



In addition, the Yuma Proving Ground is also a training ground for troops from various branches of the US military and allied countries.

This test facility has a long history of military testing in the United States. Following are some of the key events in the history of the Yuma Proving Ground:


1. In 1940, the US War Department selected Yuma as a location for testing weapons and military equipment. This place was chosen because it has dry and stable weather throughout the year, as well as its large and remote area.

2. In early 1942, during World War II, the Yuma Proving Ground was used to test napalm incendiary bombs which were used for the first time in the Battle of Guadalcanal.

3. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Yuma Proving Ground was used to test nuclear weapons. In 1953, the “Simon” nuclear test was conducted here, which was the first nuclear weapons test using a troop-carrying tactical weapon.

4. During the Vietnam War, the Yuma Proving Ground was used to train US troops in airdrop and airbending techniques.


5. In 1991, Yuma Proving Ground was used as the first test site of the Patriot missile defense system during Operation Desert Storm.

6. In 2001, Yuma Proving Ground was used as a training location for US troops to be sent to Afghanistan and Iraq.


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