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AAV-7A1 vs BTR-60

AAV-7A1 vs BTR-60 at a glance β€” weight 24,000 vs 10,300 kg, top speed 72 vs 80 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

AAV-7A1 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AAV-7A1
BTR-60 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-60
Specifications
AAV-7A1 BTR-60
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer BAE Systems Platforms & Services GAZ
Number produced 942 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 10.3 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 7.94 m 7.56 m
Width 3.27 m 2.83 m
Height 3.26 m 2.31 m
Crew 3+21 3 crew + 14 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AAV-7A1 BTR-60
Main armament Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun
Engine Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-60?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-60?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the BTR-60's 7.56 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and BTR-60 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the BTR-60's 3 crew + 14 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and BTR-60?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the BTR-60 carries KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.