AAV-7A1 vs BTR-90
| American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps. | |
| 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 |
| Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 20.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 510 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-90?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-90's 20.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the AAV-7A1's 7.94 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and BTR-90 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and BTR-90?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the BTR-90 carries 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun as its main armament.