AAV-7A1 vs BTR-90

Overview

The AAV-7A1 and the BTR-90 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and Arzamas respectively.

The AAV-7A1 weighs 24.0 tons vs 20.9 tons for the BTR-90. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 100 km/h for the BTR-90. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 800 km for the BTR-90. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the BTR-90 carries a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun.

American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps.
Profile of AAV-7A1
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Profile of BTR-90
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 72 km/h β—‰
Operational range 480 km β—‰
Length 7.94 m β—‰
Width 3.27 m β—‰
Height 3.26 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Length 8.00 m β—‰
Width 3.20 m β—‰
Height 3.00 m β—‰
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.