BTR-50 vs Eitan
Overview
The BTR-50 and the Eitan are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant and Oshkosh respectively.
At 35.0 tons, the Eitan is 2.1x the BTR-50's 16.8 tons. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 90 km/h for the Eitan. Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 1,000 km for the Eitan. The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the Eitan carries a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun.
The BTR-50 entered service 69 years before the Eitan (1954 vs 2023).
| The BTR-50 is a Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier introduced in 1954, featuring a tracked chassis derived from the PT-76 light tank. | |
| 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 |
| Israeli armored personnel carrier, entered service in 2023, manufactured in partnership with Oshkosh. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| Combat weight | 16.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | 3.09 m ◉ |
| 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 | 35.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.00 m |
| Width | 3.00 m |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) |
| Engine | MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW) |
| Main armament | Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-50 or Eitan?
The Eitan is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-50's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or Eitan?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or Eitan?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-50's 16.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or Eitan?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and Eitan require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the Eitan's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and Eitan?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the Eitan carries Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun as its main armament.