AAV-7A1 vs BTR-80
The AAV-7A1 and the BTR-80 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and Arzamas Machine-Building Plant respectively. The AAV-7A1 weighs 24.0 tons vs 13.6 tons for the BTR-80. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 80 km/h for the BTR-80. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 600 km for the BTR-80. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the BTR-80 carries a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun. The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 5,000 for the BTR-80. The AAV-7A1 entered service 14 years before the BTR-80 (1972 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| Number produced | 942 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| The BTR-80 is a Soviet armored personnel carrier introduced in 1984, featuring an 8x8 wheeled amphibious chassis for troop transport and combat support. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.26 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3+21 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 13.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.41 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (+7 passengers) |
| Engine | KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 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-80?
The BTR-80 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-80?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-80?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the BTR-80's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and BTR-80 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the BTR-80's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and BTR-80?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the BTR-80 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.