BMP-3 vs BTR-60
The BMP-3 and the BTR-60 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and GAZ respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 10.3 tons for the BTR-60. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 80 km/h for the BTR-60. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 500 km for the BTR-60. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the BTR-60 carries a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 25,000 for the BTR-60. The BTR-60 entered service 27 years before the BMP-3 (1960 vs 1987).
| Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.2 million |
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1959, the BTR-60 is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier powered by two rear-mounted gasoline engines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 18.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) |
| Engine | UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm 2A70 cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| Combat weight | 10.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.83 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.31 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 crew + 14 passengers |
| Engine | two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined) |
| Main armament | KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or BTR-60?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or BTR-60?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and BTR-60 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and BTR-60?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the BTR-60 carries KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.