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AAV-7A1 vs BTR-70

AAV-7A1 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AAV-7A1
BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-70
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Specifications
AAV-7A1 BTR-70
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer BAE Systems Platforms & Services GAZ
Number produced 942 units 8,000 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 11.5 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Length 7.94 m 7.54 m
Width 3.27 m 2.80 m
Height 3.26 m 2.32 m
Crew 3+21 3 (+7 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
AAV-7A1 BTR-70
Main armament Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK)
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each

Overview

The AAV-7A1 and the BTR-70 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and GAZ respectively.

At 24.0 tons, the AAV-7A1 is 2.1:1 the BTR-70's 11.5 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 80 km/h for the BTR-70. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 600 km for the BTR-70. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the BTR-70 carries a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK).

The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 8,000 for the BTR-70.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 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-70?
The BTR-70 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-70?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-70?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the BTR-70's 7.54 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and BTR-70 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the BTR-70's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and BTR-70?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the BTR-70 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) as its main armament.