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BRDM-2 vs BTR-80

BRDM-2 vs BTR-80 at a glance β€” weight 6,900 vs 13,600 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-80 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-80Full specs
Specifications
BRDM-2 BTR-80
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armoured scout car 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 7,200 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 13.6 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 750 km 600 km
Length 6.29 m 7.70 m
Width 2.43 m 2.90 m
Height 2.43 m 2.41 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3 (+7 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 BTR-80
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or BTR-80?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or BTR-80?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is heavier at 13.6 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and BTR-80 require?
Both the BRDM-2 and BTR-80 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or BTR-80?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-80.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and BTR-80?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the BTR-80 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.