BTR-50 vs BTR-90
The BTR-50 and the BTR-90 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant and Arzamas respectively. The BTR-50 weighs 16.8 tons vs 20.9 tons for the BTR-90. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 100 km/h for the BTR-90. Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 800 km for the BTR-90. The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the BTR-90 carries a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun.
| The BTR-50 is a Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier introduced in 1954, featuring a tracked chassis derived from the PT-76 light tank. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 6,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 16.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | 3.09 m â—‰ |
| Crew | up to 8 |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder 4-stroke V-type water-cooled diesel engine |
| Main armament | 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm KT or PKT coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 20.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m |
| Width | 3.20 m |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 510 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-50 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-50's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-50's 16.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and BTR-90 require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and BTR-90?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the BTR-90 carries 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun as its main armament.