BRDM-2 vs BTR-60
The BRDM-2 is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the BTR-60 is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The BRDM-2 weighs 6.9 tons vs 10.3 tons for the BTR-60. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 80 km/h for the BTR-60. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 500 km for the BTR-60. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the BTR-60 carries a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun. The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 25,000 for the BTR-60. The BTR-60 entered service 2 years before the BRDM-2 (1960 vs 1962).
| The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 1962 that features four retractable belly wheels to assist with crossing trenches. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Amphibious armoured scout car |
| Manufacturer | Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
| Number produced | 7,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 6.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
| 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 BRDM-2 or BTR-60?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or BTR-60?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is heavier at 10.3 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and BTR-60 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or BTR-60?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 7,200 units of the BRDM-2.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and BTR-60?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the BTR-60 carries KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.