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BRDM-2 vs BTR-70

BRDM-2 vs BTR-70 at a glance β€” weight 6,900 vs 11,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 80 km/h, range 750 vs 600 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3 (+7 passengers).

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BRDM-2Full specs
BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-70Full specs
Specifications
BRDM-2 BTR-70
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) GAZ
Number produced 7,200 units 8,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 11.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 750 km 600 km
Length 6.29 m 7.54 m
Width 2.43 m 2.80 m
Height 2.43 m 2.32 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3 (+7 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 BTR-70
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp 2Γ— gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or BTR-70?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or BTR-70?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the BTR-70's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 is heavier at 11.5 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and BTR-70 require?
Both the BRDM-2 and BTR-70 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or BTR-70?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 7,200 units of the BRDM-2.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and BTR-70?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the BTR-70 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) as its main armament.