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AAV-7A1 vs BTR-82A

AAV-7A1 vs BTR-82A at a glance β€” weight 24,000 vs 15,400 kg, top speed 72 vs 90 km/h, range 480 vs 600 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

AAV-7A1 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AAV-7A1
BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-82A
Specifications
AAV-7A1 BTR-82A
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Amphibious armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer BAE Systems Platforms & Services Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 942 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 15.4 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Length 7.94 m 7.70 m
Width 3.27 m 2.90 m
Height 3.26 m 2.41 m
Crew 3+21 3 (+7 passengers)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AAV-7A1 BTR-82A
Main armament Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Engine Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-82A?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-82A?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the BTR-82A's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and BTR-82A require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the BTR-82A's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A 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-82A?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the BTR-82A carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.