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AMX-VCI vs BTR-60

AMX-VCI vs BTR-60 at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 10,300 kg, top speed 60 vs 80 km/h, range 350 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
BTR-60 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-60
Specifications
AMX-VCI BTR-60
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer -- GAZ
Number produced 3,000 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 10.3 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 350 km 500 km
Length 5.70 m 7.56 m
Width 2.67 m 2.83 m
Height 2.41 m 2.31 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers 3 crew + 14 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI BTR-60
Main armament 20 mm cannon KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun
Engine Diesel engine two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the AMX-VCI's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-VCI or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or BTR-60?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and BTR-60 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the AMX-VCI's 3 + 10 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and BTR-60?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the BTR-60 carries KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.