BTR-50 vs ERC-90 Sagaie

The BTR-50 and the ERC-90 Sagaie are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant and Panhard respectively. At 16.8 tons, the BTR-50 is 2.0x the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun. The BTR-50 has been produced in 6,500 units vs 300 for the ERC-90 Sagaie.

The BTR-50 is a Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier introduced in 1954, featuring a tracked chassis derived from the PT-76 light tank.
Profile of BTR-50
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
French vehicle, 300 units built, designed as both a main battle tank and infantry fighting vehicle.
Profile of ERC-90 Sagaie
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard
Number produced 300 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 8.3 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 730 km â—‰
Length 7.69 m
Width 2.49 m
Height 2.25 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp
Main armament 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-50 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie 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 ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie has a longer operational range at 730 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BTR-50 is heavier at 16.8 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is longer at 7.69 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and ERC-90 Sagaie require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-50 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BTR-50 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun as its main armament.