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BTR-152 vs BTR-80

BTR-152 vs BTR-80 at a glance — weight 9,910 vs 13,600 kg, top speed 75 vs 80 km/h, range 650 vs 600 km, crew — vs —.

BTR-152 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-152
BTR-80 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-80
Specifications
BTR-152 BTR-80
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer ZIS Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 8,600 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 9.9 tons 13.6 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 650 km 600 km
Length 6.55 m 7.70 m
Width 2.32 m 2.90 m
Height 2.04 m 2.41 m
Crew 2 + 18 passengers 3 (+7 passengers)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-152 BTR-80
Main armament 7.62mm SGMB (SG-43 Goryunov) machine gun 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm DShK or 14.5mm KPV heavy machine gun 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine ZIL-137K six-cylinder in-line water-cooled petrol engine KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-152 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the BTR-152's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-152 or BTR-80?
The BTR-152 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-152 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is heavier at 13.6 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-152's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-152 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BTR-152's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-152 and BTR-80 require?
The BTR-80 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the BTR-152's 2 + 18 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-152 or BTR-80?
The BTR-152 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,600 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-80.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-152 and BTR-80?
The BTR-152 is armed with 7.62mm SGMB (SG-43 Goryunov) machine gun while the BTR-80 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.