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BMP-1 vs PT-76

BMP-1 vs PT-76 at a glance β€” weight 13,200 vs 14,600 kg, top speed 65 vs 44 km/h, range 600 vs 480 km, crew 3 + 8 passengers vs 3.

BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BMP-1Full specs
PT-76 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί PT-76Full specs
Specifications
BMP-1 PT-76
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Amphibious Light Tank
Manufacturer Kurgan Machine Building Works Soviet State Industry
Number produced 20,000 units 12,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 13.2 tons 14.6 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 44 km/h
Operational range 600 km 480 km
Length 6.74 m 7.63 m
Width 2.94 m 3.14 m
Height 2.07 m 2.32 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BMP-1 PT-76
Main armament 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-1 or PT-76?
The BMP-1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-1 or PT-76?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the PT-76's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is heavier at 14.6 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-1 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the BMP-1's 6.74 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and PT-76 require?
Both the BMP-1 and PT-76 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-1 or PT-76?
The BMP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 12,000 units of the PT-76.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and PT-76?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.