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BTR-152 vs M113

BTR-152 vs M113 at a glance β€” weight 9,910 vs 11,343 kg, top speed 75 vs 61 km/h, range 650 vs 480 km, crew β€” vs 2.

BTR-152 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-152
M113 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M113
Specifications
BTR-152 M113
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer ZIS FMC
Number produced 8,600 units 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.6 million
Combat weight 9.9 tons 11.3 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 650 km 480 km
Length 6.55 m 2.52 m
Width 2.32 m 2.70 m
Height 2.04 m 1.85 m
Crew 2 + 18 passengers 2
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-152 M113
Main armament 7.62mm SGMB (SG-43 Goryunov) machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm DShK or 14.5mm KPV heavy machine gun 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Engine ZIL-137K six-cylinder in-line water-cooled petrol engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-152 or M113?
The BTR-152 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-152 or M113?
The BTR-152 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-152 or M113?
The M113 is heavier at 11.3 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-152's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-152 or M113?
The BTR-152 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-152 and M113 require?
The BTR-152 requires a larger crew of 2 + 18 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-152 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 8,600 units of the BTR-152.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-152 and M113?
The BTR-152 is armed with 7.62mm SGMB (SG-43 Goryunov) machine gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.